Quaneshia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a blend of other names.
Name Census estimates that about 178 living Americans carry the first name Quaneshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quaneshia today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quaneshia births was 1993 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quaneshia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
178
~ 1 in 1,925,586 Americans
Peak year
1993
27 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,805
Tracked since 1980
Census
Quaneshia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 157 people with the first name Quaneshia, which placed it at #44,257 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#44,257
National first-name rank
People counted
157
157 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
98.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Quaneshia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Quaneshia is Black at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Quaneshia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Quaneshia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American98.1% · 154
- Two or more races1.9% · 3
Popularity
Quaneshia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quaneshia from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 124 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quaneshia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Quaneshia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Quaneshias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Quaneshia
The given name Quaneshia has its origins rooted in the African continent, specifically in the languages spoken by the Akan people of West Africa. The name is believed to have emerged during the latter part of the 20th century, although its precise origin and etymology remain unclear.
One theory suggests that Quaneshia is a combination of two Akan words, "Kwan" and "Eshia," which together could signify concepts like "precious" or "valuable." However, this interpretation is speculative, and there is no definitive evidence to support it conclusively.
Throughout history, the name Quaneshia does not appear to have been widely recorded or documented in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely due to its relatively recent emergence and limited geographical distribution.
The earliest known recorded instances of the name Quaneshia can be traced back to the late 20th century, primarily within African-American communities in the United States. However, it is challenging to pinpoint specific individuals who bore this name prior to the late 20th century due to the scarcity of historical records.
While the name Quaneshia may not have a long and storied history, there are a handful of notable individuals who have carried this name in recent times. One such individual is Quaneshia Smith, an American track and field athlete who competed in the long jump and triple jump events at the collegiate level.
Another noteworthy figure is Quaneshia Woodard, an American entrepreneur and business executive who founded and serves as the CEO of a successful tech startup company.
Additionally, Quaneshia Cheeks gained recognition as a talented singer and songwriter from the United States, releasing several well-received albums and singles in the early 2000s.
Quaneshia Holman, an American writer and poet, has also gained acclaim for her literary works exploring themes of identity, culture, and social issues.
Lastly, Quaneshia Jackson, an American community organizer and activist, has been recognized for her efforts in promoting social justice and advocating for underrepresented communities.
While the name Quaneshia may be relatively uncommon and its origins uncertain, it has found its place in modern times, carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields and endeavors.
People
Quaneshia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quaneshia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quaneshia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quaneshia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 178 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quaneshia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,925,586 US residents.
Is Quaneshia a common name?
We classify Quaneshia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 185 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quaneshia most popular?
The single biggest year for Quaneshia was 1993, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quaneshia is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Quaneshia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 157 people with the name Quaneshia, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #44,257 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Quaneshia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Quaneshia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Quaneshia appears almost entirely female. Of the 166 people counted with this name, 99.4% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Quaneshia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Quaneshia is Black at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Quaneshia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Quaneshia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.1% (154 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Quaneshia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quaneshia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quaneshia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Quaneshia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quaneshia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Quaneshia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Quaneshia?
You can see how many people have the name Quaneshia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.