Dawnna, derived from Old English roots, is an uncommon yet captivating female given name. It is a variant of Donna, which means "noble" or "proud," and shares its etymological heritage with names like Donata and Donella. The name Dawnna is often associated with the concepts of dawn, morning, and new beginnings due to its pronunciation similarity with the word 'dawn'. However, it should not be confused with Dawn, another female name that shares this association but has different origins. Throughout history, there have been few notable individuals named Dawnna, allowing the bearer of this name to forge their own path and create a unique identity associated with it.
The name Dawnna experienced a significant peak in popularity during the early 1970s with a total of 46 births between 1970 and 1974, including an especially high number of 15 births in 1971. However, its usage has been quite sporadic overall, ranging from zero to double-digit figures annually over the given period from 1957 to 1990.