Makenna: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced muh-KEN-uh · 3 syllables
A variant of McKenna invented in the 1980s.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- muh-KEN-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #593
- US babies a year
- about 744 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
- Style
- Modern
How popular is Makenna?
Makenna was the #593 name in the US in 2025, given to 495 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 48% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #593 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Makenna?
Half of US adults named Makenna are older than 23; most are between 18 and 31. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Makenna
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Aubrianna
- Abrianna
- Avianna
- Jazlyn
- Madisyn
- Mckayla
- Madilyn
- Abrielle
- Sarahi
- Itzel
- Alaysia
- Nathaly
- Aliana
- Sedona
- Maci
- Yareli
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Questions about Makenna
How do you pronounce Makenna?
Makenna is pronounced muh-KEN-uh.
How popular is the name Makenna?
Makenna was the #593 name in the US in 2025, given to 495 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 48% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Makenna?
Half of US adults named Makenna are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 31.