Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Aquinnah since 1995
Babies named Aquinnah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Aquinnah is a distinctive modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, following the 1997 renaming of the town of Gay Head, Massachusetts to Aquinnah. The name reached its highest recorded usage in 2012, reflecting a brief peak of interest during the 2010s. Since 2022, its popularity has been rising again, though it remains exceedingly rare. The name is borne almost exclusively by girls, and its exact meaning remains uncertain, tied to a Wampanoag place name that may refer to 'land under the hill.' As of 2025, Aquinnah has not been recorded in any top states, reinforcing its niche appeal among parents seeking a unique, geographically inspired name.
Aquinnah is a modern name that gained visibility after the town of Aquinnah, Massachusetts, changed its name from Gay Head in 1997. The town name itself comes from the Wampanoag language, but the precise meaning is debated; it may refer to 'land under the hill' or 'little island.' As a given name, Aquinnah emerged in the mid-1990s and is primarily used for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aqui, Quinn, Nah
Variants: Aquina, Aquinna
Sibling names for Aquinnah
Names that share Aquinnah's style, for a brother or sister.
