Unknown; possibly a combination of prefix De- and Wanna
The exact etymology of Dewanna is unclear. It likely emerged in the United States as a creative combination of the popular prefix 'De-' with the name 'Wanna' or 'Anna'. It may also be a variant of the name Dawna, meaning 'daybreak'.
Less common today
Dewanna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,110 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Two-time WNBA champion and All-Star
