Girl · #13,429 in 2026

Kwana

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

Current Rank

#13,429

Peak Rank

#3,963 (1976)

Total Babies

157

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

1994

Last Year

1976

Peak Year

#3963

Peak Rank

157

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kwana

Kwana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1976, when 16 Kwanas were born — ranking #3,963 that year. As of 2026, Kwana ranks #13,429 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 157 Kwanas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kwana

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kwana

What does the name Kwana mean?

Kwana is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kwana in 2026?

In 2026, Kwana ranks #13,429 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kwana most popular?

Kwana reached its peak popularity in 1976, ranking #3,963 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kwana most popular?

Kwana has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kwana.

Is Kwana a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kwana?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kwana include Leida, Tomasina, Fredrika. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kwana

Kwana is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 157 births in the dataset. Kwana's peak popularity came in 1976 when it ranked #3,963. Use the chart and map above to compare Kwana'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.