Tywana
An invented feminine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 520 living Americans carry the first name Tywana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tywana today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tywana births was 1974 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tywana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
520
~ 1 in 659,143 Americans
Peak year
1974
44 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1999 SSA rank
#16,824
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Tywana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tywana from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 278 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tywana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tywana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tywanas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Illinois, Texas recorded the most babies named Tywana, while Texas, Illinois, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tywana
The name Tywana is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Tuhfah, which means "gift" or "present." It's a feminine name that originated in the Middle East and has been used by various cultures throughout history.
The earliest known use of the name Tywana dates back to the 7th century CE when it was mentioned in ancient Arabic texts and poetry. The name was particularly popular among Muslim communities in the Middle East and North Africa during this period.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Tywana is found in the historical records of the Umayyad Caliphate, where a woman named Tywana bint Abd al-Malik was mentioned as a prominent figure in the court of the caliph al-Walid I in the early 8th century.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Tywana. One of the most famous was Tywana al-Qurashiyya (1025-1107), a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from Cordoba, Spain, during the Andalusian period of Islamic rule. Her poetry and literary works were highly acclaimed and influential in her time.
Another notable figure was Tywana bint Ibrahim al-Hadrami (1188-1245), a Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from Yemen. She was known for her wisdom, piety, and teachings on Islamic spirituality, and her writings were widely read and studied in the region.
In the 19th century, Tywana al-Sudani (1830-1892) was a renowned Egyptian singer and musician who played a significant role in the development of traditional Arabic music. She was widely celebrated for her vocal talents and her contributions to the preservation of Egyptian cultural heritage.
Tywana Parveen (1936-2008), a Pakistani classical singer and musician, was another notable figure who bore the name. She was considered a national treasure in Pakistan and was awarded the country's highest civilian honor, the Pride of Performance, for her contributions to music and culture.
While the name Tywana is not as common in modern times, it has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly within the Arab and Muslim world. Its origins and meaning as a "gift" or "present" have made it a cherished and meaningful name choice for many families throughout the centuries.
People
Tywana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tywana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tywana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tywana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 520 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tywana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 659,143 US residents.
Is Tywana a common name?
We classify Tywana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 583 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tywana most popular?
The single biggest year for Tywana was 1974, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tywana is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tywana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tywana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.