girl's name
Tawanda
tah-WAHN-dah (Shona)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 4,104
Tawanda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 7 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 260 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1944.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tawanda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 72 |
| 1960s | 712 |
| 1970s | 2,141 |
| 1980s | 927 |
| 1990s | 184 |
| 2000s | 12 |
How Popular Is Tawanda?
In 2003, Tawanda was given to 7 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 Tawanda 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 Tawanda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tawanda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tawanda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tawanda
- Shona tah-WAHN-dah
Sibling Names for Tawanda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tawanda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tawanda
How popular is the name Tawanda?
In 2003, Tawanda was given to 7 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 Tawanda a girl's or a boy's name?
Tawanda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tawanda?
Tawanda has 3 syllables.
When was Tawanda most popular?
Tawanda peaked in 1977, when 260 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.