Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "Daybreak."

Popularity: The name Dawna ranked 1479th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: This word was first used as a personal name in the 20th century, and was perhaps inspired by its Latin equivalent, Aurora.