Holding steady.
Popularity of Kewana since 1972
Babies named Kewana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kewana is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1972. It saw its highest usage in 1980, when it ranked near the bottom of the top 1000. Since then, its occurrence has declined sharply; the trajectory is described as 'stable' at a very low level in the 2020s. No state has recorded enough instances to appear in the top states list, underscoring its rarity. The name likely originated as a creative respelling or combination of sounds popular in the 1970s and 1980s, such as the 'Ke-' prefix and the '-ana' or '-wana' ending. It remains an uncommon choice, reflecting a trend of invented names from that era.
Kewana is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the 1970s. It may be a variant of names like Kiana or Keana, or formed from the fashionable 'Ke-' prefix blended with the '-wana' or '-anna' suffix. The name saw its peak usage in 1980 but has remained relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kiki, Wana, Kew
Sibling names for Kewana
Names that share Kewana's style, for a brother or sister.
