Aquinnah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahq-oo-eenn-ahh
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of Native American origin, meaning "high land" or "above the sea."

Aquinnah is a unique and culturally rich name with deep Native American roots. It is derived from the Wampanoag language and means "land under the hill" or "beautiful colors of the sea," depending on the source. The name has gained popularity over the years, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s, and is now used by parents looking to give their children a name with historical significance. The use of Aquinnah has evolved from being a place name to a personal name, symbolizing a connection to Native American culture and heritage.

Aquinnah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Aquinnah is currently #24479 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Aquinnah is currently #14017 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Aquinnah is currently #11950 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Aquinnah is currently #6803 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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