Dawna

Dawna: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Dawna

  • A female given name from English.

Etymology

From Dawn + -a in the 20th century.

How popular is Dawna?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#579peak rank (1966)
6,017babies since 1880

Since 1880, 6,017 girls in the U.S. have been named Dawna. Its highest rank for girls was #579 in 1966. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

18801920196020002025264 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dawna FAQ

What does the name Dawna mean?

A female given name from English. From Dawn + -a in the 20th century.

What is the origin of the name Dawna?

Dawna is listed as a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Dawna?

Since 1880, 6,017 girls in the U.S. have been named Dawna. Its highest rank for girls was #579 in 1966. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Dawna a boy or girl name?

Dawna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,017 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.