MallowbyNames

Tiwanna

tee-WAH-nah · of uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage

Peak popularity
1979
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tiwanna since 1959

Babies named Tiwanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

815231960198020002020Most births 1979Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s5
1960s50
1970s151
1980s48
1990s5
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tiwanna is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1959. It peaked in usage during 1979, a year that marked the height of its modest popularity. Since then, its use has declined to the point where it is now extremely rare, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has not seen a recent revival. While its exact origins are unclear, it likely emerged as a inventive spelling or blend of existing names, reflecting a broader trend of creative name formation in mid-20th century America. No top states are associated with Tiwanna, as its usage has been too infrequent to concentrate regionally.

Tiwanna appears to be a modern American coinage, first recorded in 1959. It may have been formed as a variant of Tawana or Tiwana, possibly influenced by the sound of names like Tiffany or Diana. The name saw modest use in the 1970s, peaking in 1979, but has since become rare.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ti, Wanna, Tia

Variants: Tawana, Tiwana, Tywanna

Sibling names for Tiwanna

Names that share Tiwanna's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tiwanna mean?
The meaning of Tiwanna is uncertain; it is likely a modern invented name without a specific traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Tiwanna?
Tiwanna was most popular in 1979, according to U.S. Social Security data, but it has not ranked among the top 1,000 names in any year since records began.
Is Tiwanna a boy or girl name?
Tiwanna is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.