Towana is of Native American origin, specifically from the Choctaw tribe. It means 'eastern' and was traditionally given to children born in the eastern part of the tribal territory.
The name Towana experienced a notable rise and fall in popularity over the course of its recorded history. After starting with consistent low numbers from 1940 to 1953, there was a significant spike in popularity between 1954 and 1967, reaching its peak with 41 births in 1964. However, this popularity was short-lived, as the number of Towana births steadily declined over the following decades, dropping to single digits by the early 1980s. Despite fluctuations, the name Towana has been given to a total of 801 newborns over the years.