Young woman or youth
Jawana is derived from Persian roots meaning youth or young woman. It is closely related to the name Jawan and shares a linguistic connection with the concept of vitality and the spring of life. While rare in the United States, it is used in various forms across Central and South Asia.
Less common today
Jawana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,039 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
