Combination name; possibly 'she is' or 'born at Christmas'
Tashona is a modern American invention, likely created by combining the prefix 'Ta-' with the name Shona. Shona itself can be a Gaelic form of Joan, meaning 'God is gracious', or a reference to the Shona people of Zimbabwe. In some contexts, it is used as a variation of Tasha, a diminutive of Natasha, which means 'birthday' in reference to Christ.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Tashona in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).