Dawana
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dawana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 533 babies have been named Dawana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dawana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,006 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,006
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dawana
Dawana is a girl name .
Dawana is currently ranked #65,006 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dawana include Daw, Dawa, Daway, Dawaie, Day, Daie, and Dawkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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