Quaneeka is an African origin unisex given name composed of 'Kwani' meaning 'why' in Swahili and 'ka', a common suffix in many African languages. It translates to "Why is it?" or "What's up?", reflecting curiosity and engagement. Quaneeka has gained popularity for its unique sound, intriguing meaning, and association with independent thinkers and expressive communicators. Though commonly used for females, it has pronunciation and spelling variations like Quaneika or Kwaneka. It has been embraced by celebrities such as Quaneeka Cook, a model and actress known for her roles in TV shows.