The name Shewanna is of African origin, specifically from the Ashanti people of Ghana. It means "God has heard us" in the Twi language spoken by the Ashanti. The name is often given to girls as a symbol of hope and divine intervention. Historically, the name Shewanna has been passed down through generations among the Ashanti people, with each bearer carrying on the tradition of faith and trust in divine hearing.
Statistics on the given name Shewanna in the United States from 1969 to 1981 show a consistent but small number of births each year. There were six births in both 1969 and 1976, seven births in 1973 and 1979, and another six births in 1981. In total, there were 32 babies named Shewanna born during this period.