Quanah
qu(a)-nah
US Popularity:22895
Origin:Native American
Meaning:Sweet-smelling, fragrant
Quanah is a Native American gender-neutral name meaning “sweet-smelling” or “fragrant.” Quanah is specifically associated with the Comanche tribe, who were nomadic equestrians that mainly resided in the present-day Great Plains. This name carries the spirit of strength and resilience to encourage your little one. Quanah Parker was a prominent Comanche leader and the son of a Comanche chief and an Anglo-American woman. If you love the idea of a name inspired by a lovely pleasant fragrance, Quanah fits the bill.
How Popular Is The Name Quanah?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2018
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2018
No change
from 2011
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
Britannica, Comanche, people, May 2025
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