Holding steady.
Popularity of Kawana since 1957
Babies named Kawana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 503 |
| 1980s | 287 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kawana is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1957. Its peak year of usage was 1978, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable, with very few births per year in recent decades (latest year 2025). The origin of Kawana is obscure; it may be a modern American invention or a respelling of a Hawaiian name. Given its infrequent use, no top states have been recorded. Parents drawn to melodic, vowel-heavy names may consider Kawana for its distinctive sound.
Kawana first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1957, peaking in popularity in 1978. It may be an invented name combining sounds from names like Kiana or a respelling of Hawaiian names such as Kawena. Its usage has remained relatively stable and rare, suggesting it is a modern coinage rather than a traditional name from a specific culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kawa, Wana
Variants: Kawanna, Kawanae
Sibling names for Kawana
Names that share Kawana's style, for a brother or sister.
