Boy · #9,392 in 2026

Jawanza

Current Rank
#9,392
Peak Rank
#3,368 (1993)
Total Babies
201
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1993
First Year
1993
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#13441
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Jawanza

Jawanza first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 19 Jawanzas were born — ranking #3,368 that year. As of 2026, Jawanza ranks #9,392 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 201 Jawanzas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jawanza

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jawanza

What does the name Jawanza mean?
Jawanza is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jawanza in 2026?
In 2026, Jawanza ranks #9,392 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Jawanza most popular?
Jawanza reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #3,368 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jawanza most popular?
Jawanza has historically been most popular in Georgia, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jawanza.
Is Jawanza a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jawanza is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jawanza?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jawanza include Ham, Opha, Slim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jawanza

Jawanza is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 201 births in the dataset. Jawanza's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #3,368. Use the chart and map above to compare Jawanza'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.