Unisex · #12,959 in 2026

Quanta

Current Rank
#12,959
Peak Rank
#4,679 (1978)
Total Babies
93
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,679 (93 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,836 (70 total)
👧As Girl Name
1976
First Year
1990
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#4679
Peak Rank
93
Total Count
11
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1977
First Year
2007
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#3836
Peak Rank
70
Total Count
12
Years Active

The Story of Quanta

As a girl name

Quanta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 14 Quantas were born — ranking #4,679 that year. As of 2026, Quanta ranks #12,959 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 93 Quantas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Quanta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1977, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 9 Quantas were born — ranking #3,836 that year. As of 2026, Quanta ranks #12,366 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 70 Quantas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Quanta

Phonetically similar names — useful when Quanta is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Quanta

What does the name Quanta mean?
Quanta is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Quanta in 2026?
In 2026, Quanta ranks #12,959 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Quanta most popular?
Quanta reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #4,679 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Quanta a unisex name?
Yes — Quanta is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 57% of Quantas assigned female and 43% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Quanta?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Quanta include Arturo, Michale, Janele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Quanta

Quanta is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 93 births in the dataset. Quanta's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #4,679. Use the chart and map above to compare Quanta's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.