Dawna
Dawna is a girl baby name. Ranked #69,834 in the US, popular nicknames include Daw, Day, and Dawie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dawna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,363 babies have been named Dawna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dawna is past its peak , currently ranked #69,834 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,834
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Dawna
Dawna is a girl name .
Dawna is currently ranked #69,834 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dawna include Daw, Day, and Dawie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dawna include Dawn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis