Tawana
Pronunciation: [ t-ahw-AHN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tawana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 6,446 babies have been named Tawana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tawana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,576 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,576
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tawana
Tawana is a girl name .
Tawana is currently ranked #66,576 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tawana include Taw, Tawa, Taway, Tawaie, Tay, Taie, and Tawkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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