Shawana is an uncommon, yet captivating feminine given name of Arabic origin. It translates to "beauty" or "charm," reflecting its holder's grace and elegance. This name is often favored for its unique sound and distinctiveness, standing out from more common names while still being easy to pronounce and spell. Shawana can also be spelled in various ways such as Shawanna or Shawaneh, offering parents some flexibility when choosing the perfect variant.
The name Shawana experienced a significant rise in popularity from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, with peaks of 125 births in 1977 and 108 births in 1975. However, its popularity has been declining steadily since the early 1980s, reaching a low of 7 births in 1998.