How Many People Are Named Dawana?

Complete statistics for the name Dawana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dawana
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Dawana is a very rare female name, with only 495 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 666,956 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1976 with 26 births, but its stable trend suggests it's a timeless choice.

~495
Living in US
1 in 666,956
Americans
1976
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Innovative Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,045
Worldwide Bearers
#247,794
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
786
🇮🇩 Indonesia
89
🇧🇷 Brazil
48
🇿🇦 South Africa
20
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
20
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
16
🇳🇬 Nigeria
16
🇨🇲 Cameroon
9
🇱🇷 Liberia
7
🇳🇪 Niger
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
495 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 53
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
394
Would be 30–60 (74%)
139
Would be over 60 (26%)

All 533 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1976

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
41
Modern Appeal
59
International
83

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dawana Through the Generations

Dawana has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1976 when 26 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Dawana are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation that embraced this unique moniker. its rarity, the name maintains a classic yet modern appeal, balancing tradition with contemporary sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5
New York 5
Ohio 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dawana's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Dawana

How Many People Have the Name Dawana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 495 people in the United States currently share the name Dawana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 666,956 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dawana a Common or Rare Name?

Dawana is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dawana Mean?

Dawana means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dawana in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Dawana Most Popular?

The name Dawana reached peak popularity in 1976, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dawana?

Approximately 495 people named Dawana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 533. That works out to roughly 1 in 666,956 Americans.

Is Dawana a rare name?

Dawana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 666,956 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dawana mean?

Dawana means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Dawana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dawana are male and 100% are female.

When was Dawana most popular?

Dawana peaked in 1976 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US495
All-Time Births533
1 in X1 in 666,956
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age53
Peak Year1976
World Rank#247,794
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.