Daquanna is a distinctive and unique given name, of African origin, specifically from the Ashanti people of Ghana. It is composed of two elements: "Dakwa," meaning "to speak" in Akan language, and "Anna," which is a common name among the Ashanti people. Therefore, Daquanna translates to "speaking Anna." The name Daquanna gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s but remains less common than many other names of African origin. It has been used more frequently for females than males.
The name Daquanna had its peak popularity with 7 births in 1995.