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Tawanna

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Pronounced tuh-WAHN-uh /təˈwɑːn.ə/Medium

Meaning: A coined African-American name of the 1970s, joining the Ta- prefix to a Wanda/Wanna element. A genuine coinage of its era; we note it honestly and do not assign an ancient origin.Low

In 30 seconds: A rhythmic coinage: Tawanna joins Ta- to a Wanda element, said 'tuh-WAHN-uh.' A genuine name of its era.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA coined African-American name of the 1970s, joining the Ta- prefix to a Wanda/Wanna element. A genuine coinage of its era; we note it honestly and do not assign an ancient origin.

U.S. rank (2008)#17301 ↗ Rising

2008 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,874

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tawanna is a genuine African-American coinage joining the fashionable Ta- prefix to a Wanda/Wanna element. Part of a creative naming wave, it peaked in 1977 and receded after (said 'tuh-WAHN-uh'). We note it honestly as a coinage.

Tawanna belongs to a seventies naming moment and is rare today. Rare, rhythmic, and modern.

Did you know? Tawanna is a coined name from the Ta-plus-Wanna pattern; it peaked around 1977 and has faded since.

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Tawanna — Coinage; Ta- + Wanda/Wanna

Variations

TawanaTawandaTowanna

Nicknames

WannaTawa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tawanna mean?

Tawanna is a coined African-American name joining the Ta- prefix to a Wanda/Wanna element; we note it honestly as a coinage.

How do you pronounce Tawanna?

It's said tuh-WAHN-uh /təˈwɑːn.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tawanna a boy or girl name?

Tawanna is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Tawanna?

Tawanna peaked in the late seventies and is uncommon now.