Quanesha
An African American name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 661 living Americans carry the first name Quanesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quanesha today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quanesha births was 1992 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quanesha. 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
661
~ 1 in 518,539 Americans
Peak year
1992
62 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2008 SSA rank
#19,759
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Quanesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quanesha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 442 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
Quanesha 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 Quanesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Quaneshas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Quanesha, while Texas, Illinois, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Quanesha
The name Quanesha is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the United States in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have roots in any particular language or culture, but rather seems to be a unique name created by combining various sounds and letter combinations.
While the exact origin and meaning of the name Quanesha is uncertain, some speculate that it may have been inspired by or derived from other names, such as Quanah or Keisha, though this is difficult to verify. There are no known historical references or appearances of the name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records.
As a relatively new name, there are few notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Quanesha. However, here are five examples of people with this first name:
1. Quanesha Burks, an American basketball player who played for the University of Alabama-Birmingham from 2011 to 2015.
2. Quanesha Shorter, an American track and field athlete who competed in the long jump and triple jump events.
3. Quanesha Smith, an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.
4. Quanesha Stallworth, an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the gospel music genre.
5. Quanesha Wilson, an American entrepreneur and businesswoman who founded a successful online retail company.
It is worth noting that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Quanesha, there may be limited historical information and records available regarding its origins and early usage. As the name continues to be used, more detailed accounts and historical references may emerge over time.
People
Quanesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quanesha 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
Quanesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quanesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 661 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quanesha 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 518,539 US residents.
Is Quanesha a common name?
We classify Quanesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 687 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quanesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Quanesha was 1992, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quanesha is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Quanesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quanesha 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.
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.