At a glance
- In short
- Jwana is a unique Arabic name for girls, pronounced jwa-NAH.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#15,306)
- Babies in 2022
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #5,817 in 1965
- First recorded
- 1965
Meaning of Jwana
The name Jwana is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl, with roots in Arabic culture. Pronounced as jwa-NAH (/dʒuˈwɑnə/), it carries an elegant and melodious sound. The name Jwana is closely related to Juana, which is a more commonly known variation. Although not widely used in the United States, Jwana has appeared sporadically over the years, with a few occurrences recorded in 2022, 2021, 2017, 2016, 1982, 1980, 1975, and as far back as 1965. This rarity adds to its charm and appeal for parents seeking a distinctive name with cultural significance.
How to pronounce Jwana
Arabic
- Pronounced jwa-NAH /dʒuˈwɑnə/
Popularity of Jwana in the U.S.
Jwana was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #15,306 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,817 in 1965. It first appears in the records in 1965.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1965–2022 8 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 15,306 | ▼ 55 |
| 2021 | 5 | 15,251 | back (not recorded in 2018–2020) |
| 2017 | 7 | 12,713 | ▲ 3,502 |
| 2016 | 5 | 16,215 | back (not recorded in 1983–2015) |
| 1982 | 5 | 10,518 | back (not recorded in 1981) |
| 1980 | 5 | 10,392 | back (not recorded in 1976–1979) |
| 1975 | 6 | 7,984 | back (not recorded in 1966–1974) |
| 1965 | 6 | 5,817 | new |