Anqunette is of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'akunje' which means "to be patient". This name gained prominence due to its unique sound and spelling, offering a distinct alternative to more commonly used names. It consists of two parts: 'an-' meaning "to become" and '-qunette', an element found in several African names. Anqunette is often used as a given name for females but can also be found among males.
The name Anqunette experienced a brief spike in popularity between 1989 and 1991, with five births each year for those years. However, there were no recorded births of this name in the subsequent two years until it resurfaced again in 1993 with another five births. Overall, a total of twenty-three babies were named Anqunette between 1989 and 1993 inclusive.