God is gracious
Ashawna is a modern American creation, likely formed by combining the prefix 'A-' with the name Shawna. Shawna itself is a feminine form of Sean, which is the Irish cognate of John, ultimately meaning 'God is gracious'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Ashawna in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
