Shawanda
Shawanda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shawanda
- A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is Shawanda?
Since 1880, 2,853 girls in the U.S. have been named Shawanda. Its highest rank for girls was #810 in 1977. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Shawanda FAQ
What does the name Shawanda mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Shawanda?
Since 1880, 2,853 girls in the U.S. have been named Shawanda. Its highest rank for girls was #810 in 1977. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Shawanda a boy or girl name?
Shawanda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,853 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.