Deshauna

Deshauna is a feminine given name that appears to have emerged in the United States during the latter part of the 20th century. The name combines the popular prefix 'De-' (possibly from French or Latin, meaning 'of' or 'from') with 'Shauna,' which is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Siobhán (derived from the Norman French Jehanne, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'). Deshauna gained modest recognition after Deshauna Barber won the Miss USA pageant in 2016, becoming the first military member to win the title. The name follows a pattern of prefix-based naming that became popular in the United States from the 1970s onward. While not among the most common names, Deshauna has a melodic quality with three syllables (de-SHAW-na) and represents creative contemporary naming practices.

Pronounced duh-SHAWN-uh.

As of October 2026, Deshauna ranked #18040 for girls in US births in 2009 SSA, peaked at #5072 for girls in 1995.