Taquana
An exotic feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 294 living Americans carry the first name Taquana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Taquana today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taquana births was 1993 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taquana. 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
294
~ 1 in 1,165,831 Americans
Peak year
1993
22 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2002 SSA rank
#12,086
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Taquana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taquana from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 136 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taquana 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 Taquana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taquanas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Taquana
The name Taquana is believed to have its origins in the Native American Mohawk language. It is a feminine name that is thought to be derived from the word "tekwarona," which means "she who travels far." The name is said to have been used by the Mohawk people, who are an Indigenous nation originally from the northeastern region of North America, particularly the areas that are now known as upstate New York and parts of Canada.
While the exact origins of the name are not entirely certain, some historical accounts suggest that it may have been used to honor women who were known for their adventurous spirits and their willingness to embark on long journeys. In the Mohawk culture, which had a matrilineal society, women often played prominent roles and were respected for their strength and independence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taquana can be found in the historical records of the Mohawk nation from the late 17th century. During this time, there was a woman named Taquana who was known for her skills as a diplomat and negotiator. She played a crucial role in facilitating peaceful relations between the Mohawk people and the French settlers in the region.
In the centuries that followed, the name Taquana continued to be used by the Mohawk people and other Native American communities. One notable figure who bore this name was Taquana Stacey (1913-1997), a Mohawk artist and activist who was known for her intricate beadwork and her efforts to preserve and promote Indigenous culture.
Another historical figure with the name Taquana was Taquana Quintana (1920-2005), a Mexican-American author and educator who wrote extensively about her experiences growing up in a multicultural community. Her works shed light on the challenges and triumphs of navigating different cultural identities.
In the realm of literature, the name Taquana has also been used by fictional characters. One example is Taquana, a character in the novel "The Painted Drum" by Louise Erdrich, which explores the lives and experiences of Native American women in the early 20th century.
While not as common as some other names, Taquana has left its mark on history, carrying with it the spirit of exploration, resilience, and cultural pride that characterizes its Native American roots.
People
Taquana + last name combinations
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taquana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taquana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 294 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taquana 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 1,165,831 US residents.
Is Taquana a common name?
We classify Taquana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 310 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taquana most popular?
The single biggest year for Taquana was 1993, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taquana is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taquana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taquana 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.