Holding steady.
Popularity of Tiwanda since 1963
Babies named Tiwanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 119 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tiwanda is a rare and distinctive name that emerged in the United States during the 1960s, a period of creative naming and the rise of African American invented names. First recorded in 1963, it reached its peak in 1974, reflecting the broader popularity of melodic, multisyllabic names ending in 'a' during the 1970s. Since then, its use has been sporadic, and it remains far outside the mainstream, not appearing in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 since that time. Its exact origins are uncertain, but it may have been formed by blending elements of names like Tia or Tiara with Wanda, a name that enjoyed mid-century popularity. Tiwanda has not been associated with any particular state or region, and its rarity gives it a unique, individual quality.
Tiwanda first appeared in the United States in the 1960s, with its peak in 1974. It may be a coined name, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names like Tiwana or Wanda. No definitive attestation of a pre-existing meaning or derivation from another language has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tiwi, Wanda, Tia
Sibling names for Tiwanda
Names that share Tiwanda's style, for a brother or sister.
