Makenna
Makenna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Makenna
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
A variant of McKenna invented in the 1980s.
How popular is Makenna?
Since 1880, 33,741 girls and 8 boys in the U.S. have been named Makenna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #201 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #6886 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #593 for girls, with 495 babies given the name.
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Makenna FAQ
What does the name Makenna mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname. A variant of McKenna invented in the 1980s.
What is the origin of the name Makenna?
Makenna is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Makenna?
Since 1880, 33,741 girls and 8 boys in the U.S. have been named Makenna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #201 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #6886 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #593 for girls, with 495 babies given the name.
Is Makenna a boy or girl name?
Makenna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 33,741 girls and 8 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.