Laquanna is an uncommon given name of unknown etymology, believed to have originated as a contemporary coinage inspired by other names such as Latoya, Lakesha, and Shaquana. It gained minor popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, with peak usage in the mid-1980s to early 1990s. The name Laquanna is not associated with any particular culture or ethnicity, as it was predominantly created within African American communities but can be found among other demographic groups as well. It is typically pronounced /luh-KWAH-nuh/, with the stress on the third syllable and a soft 'g' sound in place of 'qua'. The name does not have any associated diminutives or variants, appearing largely as it is written.
The name Laquanna experienced a peak in popularity during the late 1980s to early 1990s, with a significant increase in births from 1988 to 1991, reaching its highest point in 1991 with 22 births. However, there was a steady decline in its usage thereafter, falling to just 5 or 6 births per year after 1994. Overall, Laquanna has seen 273 babies born with this name between 1973 and 2001.