girl's name
Shawana
shuh-WAH-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,890
Shawana is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 11 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 1977, when 125 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1956.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shawana Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 138 |
| 1970s | 876 |
| 1980s | 634 |
| 1990s | 207 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Shawana?
In 2000, Shawana was given to 11 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.
Where Shawana Is Used
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 Shawana
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shawana Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shawana over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shawana
- English shuh-WAH-nuh
Sibling Names for Shawana
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shawana — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shawana
How popular is the name Shawana?
In 2000, Shawana was given to 11 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 Shawana a girl's or a boy's name?
Shawana is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shawana?
Shawana has 3 syllables.
When was Shawana most popular?
Shawana peaked in 1977, when 125 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.