unisex name
Tawananyasha
tah-wah-nah-NYAH-shah (Shona)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 5
- Letters 12
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 41
Tawananyasha is a unisex name with 5 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 49% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2006.
- 5 syllables, with the stress on syllable 4.
Tawananyasha Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Tawananyasha?
In 2025, Tawananyasha was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tawananyasha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tawananyasha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tawananyasha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tawananyasha
- Shona tah-wah-nah-NYAH-shah
Sibling Names for Tawananyasha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tawananyasha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tawananyasha
How popular is the name Tawananyasha?
In 2025, Tawananyasha was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Tawananyasha a girl's or a boy's name?
Tawananyasha is used for both girls and boys. About 49% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Tawananyasha?
Tawananyasha has 5 syllables.
When was Tawananyasha most popular?
Tawananyasha peaked in 2007, when 7 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Tawananyasha a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Tawananyasha currently ranks #5,581 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.