Shaquana
Shaquana is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern blend, possibly combining the prefix Sha- with Quana (aromatic or light).
Origin and history
Shaquana is a contemporary American name that emerged in the late 20th century. It combines the popular name prefix 'Sha-' with elements inspired by names like Quana or Lashawna. It saw its peak usage in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.
Popularity in the United States
2,286 babies in the United States have been named Shaquana since 1880. It ranks #3683 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (54.9 %)
- NJ (10.4 %)
- NC (8.9 %)
- SC (8.5 %)
- VA (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 207 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,022 |
| 1990-2000 | 988 |
| 2000-2010 | 69 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Sha, Quana
Fun facts
- Shaquana gained notable traction in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s before declining in usage.
- It belongs to a broader trend of contemporary names created by combining the popular prefix 'Sha-' with melodic rhyming suffixes.