Fragrant or smelling sweet
Derived from the Comanche word 'kwana', meaning fragrant or sweet-smelling. The name is most famously associated with the last chief of the Comanche, Quanah Parker, who was a pivotal figure in Native American history.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Quanah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Last Chief of the Comanche and influential leader