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Twanna

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Pronounced TWAH-nuh /ˈtwɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A genuine 1970s American coined name, built on the Tw- sound and the rhyme family of Wanda and Juanita. It carries sound over a single fixed meaning; the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A seventies coinage: Twanna rides the Wanda/Juanita sound, said 'TWAH-nuh.' Its route is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA genuine 1970s American coined name, built on the Tw- sound and the rhyme family of Wanda and Juanita. It carries sound over a single fixed meaning; the route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (1997)#12009 ↗ Rising

1997 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,333

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

Twanna is a coined American name of the 1970s, leaning on the Tw- sound and the Wanda/Juanita family. It carries sound over a fixed meaning, which we note; it peaked in 1977 and faded soon after (said 'TWAH-nuh').

Twanna belonged to the late seventies and has grown rare since. Rare, coined, and of its era.

Did you know? Twanna is a genuine 1970s coinage on the Wanda rhyme that peaked around 1977 — a name of its disco-era moment.

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Twanna — 1970s coinage; Wanda/Juanita family; route uncertain

Variations

TwanaTwandaJuanna

Nicknames

TwanAnna

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If you like Twanna…

Wanda— a rhyme-family root

Juanita— a like -anita echo

Tawanna— a spelling cousin

Wrenna— lands in the same popularity range

Dena— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Twanna mean?

Twanna is a 1970s American coinage echoing Wanda and Juanita. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Twanna?

It's said TWAH-nuh /ˈtwɑː.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Twanna a boy or girl name?

Twanna is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Twanna?

Twanna peaked in the late nineteen-seventies and is rare today.