Tawana
Pronunciation: [ t-ahw-AHN-uh ]
Tawana is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,576 in the US, popular nicknames include Taw, Tay, and Tawie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Tawana is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-ahw-AHN-uh.
Parents who love the name Tawana often also consider Corinthian, Dauna, Dede .
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Historical Record
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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Quick Facts
- 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, Tay, Tawie, and Tawaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis