girl's name
Jowana
joh-WAH-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 106
Jowana is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1984 it was given to 5 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 1979, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1959.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jowana Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 23 |
How Popular Is Jowana?
In 1984, Jowana was given to 5 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 Jowana
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jowana Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jowana over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jowana
- English joh-WAH-nuh
Sibling Names for Jowana
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jowana — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jowana
How popular is the name Jowana?
In 1984, Jowana was given to 5 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 Jowana a girl's or a boy's name?
Jowana is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jowana?
Jowana has 3 syllables.
When was Jowana most popular?
Jowana peaked in 1979, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.