Combination of Ka- and Shawna (God is gracious)
Kashawna is a modern American invention, likely created by adding the popular 'Ka-' prefix to the name Shawna. Shawna itself is a feminine form of Sean, which is the Irish version of John, ultimately meaning 'God is gracious'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Kashawna in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).