Shawna is a unisex given name of Native American origin, derived from the Shawnee tribe's word for 'beautiful flower'. It gained popularity as a female given name in the United States during the mid-20th century. The name Shawna is often associated with warmth and positivity due to its floral etymology. It consists of three syllables: "SHAW", "N", and "AH". Shawna can be abbreviated as Shaw or Shauna, with the latter being a more common alternate spelling. The name does not have any specific spelling variations, but it is occasionally spelled Shawn for gender neutrality. Shawna has no related names in other languages or cultures, remaining uniquely Native American in its origin and usage.
"From 1970 to 1990, the name Shawna was quite popular with significant spikes between 1973 and 1974, as well as consistently high numbers from 1976 to 1979. However, there were also periods of decline in popularity, such as from 1983 onwards."