girl's name
Jawana
juh-WAH-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 378
Jawana is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1997 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1980, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1953.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jawana Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 126 |
| 1980s | 126 |
| 1990s | 51 |
How Popular Is Jawana?
In 1997, Jawana was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jawana
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jawana Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jawana over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jawana
- English juh-WAH-nuh
Sibling Names for Jawana
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jawana — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jawana
How popular is the name Jawana?
In 1997, Jawana was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jawana a girl's or a boy's name?
Jawana is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jawana?
Jawana has 3 syllables.
When was Jawana most popular?
Jawana peaked in 1980, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.