Mckenna: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced muh-KEN-uh · 3 syllables
From the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname, variant of McKinney.
- Origin
- Irish, Scottish
- Pronunciation
- muh-KEN-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #410
- US babies a year
- about 927 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Mckenna?
Mckenna was the #410 name in the US in 2025, given to 758 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 33% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #410 |
| Scotland | #992 |
| Canada | #439 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Mckenna?
Half of US adults named Mckenna are older than 25; most are between 18 and 34. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Mckenna
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Ashlyn
- Kayanna
- Cianna
- Iyanna
- Brynna
- Ryanna
- Geovanna
- Kianna
- Katana
- Jalena
- Yuliana
- Helaina
- Kalina
- Dayana
- Jazmyn
- Shaylee
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Questions about Mckenna
How do you pronounce Mckenna?
Mckenna is pronounced muh-KEN-uh.
How popular is the name Mckenna?
Mckenna was the #410 name in the US in 2025, given to 758 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 33% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Mckenna?
Half of US adults named Mckenna are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 34.