Quana
qu(a)-na
US Popularity:9960
Origin:Native American
Meaning:Fragrant, aromatic
Quana is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin that’s a variant of the name Quanah. It comes from the word kwana, which means “fragrant” or “aromatic” in the Comanche language and is associated with the scents of the natural world in Native American tradition. One popular holder of this name is Comanche leader Quanah Parker. Fragrant and illuminating, your little Quana will undoubtedly stand out and be cherished.
How Popular Is The Name Quana?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1991
Gender:
Girl
#9996
in 1991
- 87
from 1990
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 503
Behind the Name, Quanah, April 2024
Shoshoni Language Project, Shoshoni Dictionary
Texas State Historical Association, Quanah Parker: The Last Chief of the Quahada Comanche Indians, January 2021
Britannica, Quanah Parker, Native American leader, February 2025
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