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Makena

Makena: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

How popular is Makena?

63U.S. babies in 2025
#718peak rank (2005)
6,652babies since 1880

Since 1880, 6,568 girls and 84 boys in the U.S. have been named Makena (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #718 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #4190 in 1995. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Makena FAQ

How popular is the name Makena?

Since 1880, 6,568 girls and 84 boys in the U.S. have been named Makena (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #718 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #4190 in 1995. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Makena a boy or girl name?

Makena is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,568 girls and 84 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).