Girl · #9,651 in 2026

Chawana

Name: Popularity of the name Chawana in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chawana, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,651

Peak Rank

#6,558 (1972)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

1977

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#6558

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chawana

Chawana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 7 Chawanas were born — ranking #6,558 that year. As of 2026, Chawana ranks #9,651 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 19 Chawanas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Chawana

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chawana is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Johanna
Chiana
Chalina
Shawano
Chiwawa
Celena
Cesena
Chihuahua
Tijuana
Chana
Channa
Ciana

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chawana

What does the name Chawana mean?

Chawana is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chawana in 2026?

In 2026, Chawana ranks #9,651 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Chawana most popular?

Chawana reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #6,558 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Chawana a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chawana is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Chawana?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chawana include Glenita, Marhta, Gindy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chawana

Chawana is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 19 births in the dataset. Chawana's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #6,558. Use the chart and map above to compare Chawana's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.