Declining since 2011, #593 for girls today.
Popularity of Makenna since 1982
Babies named Makenna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 139 |
| 1990s | 3,665 |
| 2000s | 14,032 |
| 2010s | 11,765 |
| 2020s | 4,140 |
Meaning & origin
Makenna is a modern feminine name that emerged from the Irish surname McKenna, first recorded as a given name in 1982. It peaked in popularity in 2005 and has been steadily declining in use since 2011, reflecting a shift away from inventive surname-spellings. The name is most prevalent in Nebraska, Indiana, and Mississippi, with a notably strong showing in the 2000s. While its roots are Irish, its contemporary usage is distinctly American, fitting alongside similar creations like Madisyn and Kamryn. Makenna offers a recognizable yet distinctive choice, balancing heritage with a fresh, modern feel.
Makenna is a modern respelling of the Irish surname McKenna, which originates from the Gaelic Mac Cionnaith, meaning 'son of Cionnaith'. The personal name Cionnaith is often interpreted as meaning 'handsome' or 'fiery'. The surname was historically associated with County Monaghan in Ireland. In the United States, Makenna emerged as a given name in the late 20th century, part of a trend of feminizing Irish surnames with inventive spellings.
Where Makenna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kenna, Mak, Mackie
Sibling names for Makenna
Names that share Makenna's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Mackenzie, Kendall, Kylie, Paige, Sierra, Armoni, Danika, Heaven, Jaelynn, Madalyn, Madisyn, Malaysia, Teagan, Akeelah, Breonna, Dailyn, Jailene, Janely, Jaylani, Jazleen, Kalayah, Kaleena, Karisma, Keylee, Lakyn, Makala, Makyla, Nayely, Taelor, Tyanna, Alahni, Alanni, Annessa, Ayline, Brenlee, Breyana, Calynn, Chayla, Danessa, Daylynn, Denasia, Destani, Eunique, Falynn, Iyannah, Jadalyn, Jaelene, Jaileen, Jailin, Jalee, Jalene, Jarely, Jazell, Jeilyn, Jenika, Jeniyah, Jermany, Kailei, Kalianna, Kalissa, Kambry, Kamry, Kasiah, Kayanna, Kennah, Kymora, Lakynn, Layloni, Layni, Makaiya, Makalah, Makyia, Makylah, Malaysha, Marlenne, Nakyla, Paiten, Rylea, Seirra, Shalea, Shanai, Shylee, Shylynn, Syniah, Tailyn, Taysia, Tyleah, Adianna, Aleanna, Allaina, Alonni, Anastyn, Areonna, Arieona, Arrayah, Asianna, Aundria, Aunika, Averianna, Breena, Brelynn, Brenae, Brystal, Chiana, Dajanique, Dalayna, Danaysha, Daneka, Danyka, Darionna, Delayna, Eliannah, Emaree, Jakyia, Jareli, Jashayla, Jaylanni, Jaylean, Jayleene, Jaylina, Jazzlynn, Jermia, Kaileen, Kailia, Kareli, Katerra, Kelee, Keyarra, Kiannah, Kinzy, Koralee, Lailyn, Mailynn, Makeila, Makita, Malayshia, Maloree, Marlaysia, Mersadie, Paetyn, Ralynn, Ryenne, Shailynn, Shayli, Shaylon, Sierah, Taegen, Tauni, Zykerria, Adreonna, Ariyona, Denyla, Derriona, Karalina, Quanasia, Aarionna, Adriauna, Ahnyla, Alanee, Aliahna, Anyely, Ariannie, Arryanna, Audryana, Aujanae, Avyonna, Baelyn, Caliann, Chasmine, Cheyeanne, Chianna, Chynah, Daionna, Daleyssa, Denajah, Devony, Eriyanna, Jacora, Jadamarie, Jaicey, Jakerria, Jalayna, Janaiah, Jaydalynn, Jaylea, Jenayah, Jesseka, Jhanae, Jorryn, Kacelyn, Kailanie, Kaileena, Karelly, Karington, Karysa, Kaylahni, Kaysea, Keandria, Keiandra, Keiarah, Keilynn, Keyairra, Keyanni, Keyonni, Khaylee, Kinze, Kolbee, Kylena, Lelaina, Macala, Mackensey, Madysyn, Mahaila, Makaley, Makelle, Makhiya, Makylie, Mekaila, Mikenzi, Millani, Mykelti, Mykenzi, Mykeria, Myrikal, Nashali, Naylene, Nikyla, Pailynn, Raevin, Ryhanna, Santasia, Serria, Shavanna, Shawnae, Shayann, Sheniya, Tacori, Takeyah, Taryne, Tationa, Tationna, Titianna, Tiyonna, Tylani, Tyniah, Tyteanna, Yazlyn, Zalena, Zayonna
Brothers: Carter, Connor, Dylan, Landon, Ryan, Branson, Darion, Daylon, Dillan, Jacolby, Tyren, Dakoda, Dalyn, Jacari, Kadyn, Kainen, Kartier, Kaylon, Kyren, Raylon, Taylon, Tayvion, Trysten, Tylen, Camarion, Casyn, Cyncere, Devone, Geordan, Jaiceon, Jaycion, Jayshaun, Jaythan, Kaeleb, Kaidin, Kamauri, Kaveon, Keithan, Keylon, Keyonte, Khyren, Klinton, Kobey, Kyrell, Macen, Makel, Nathyn, Paxtyn, Taten, Tayten, Tayven, Tracen, Braidon, Bralen, Caylon, Dacoda, Dailon, Daltin, Damarrion, Domanik, Izeyah, Jadrien, Jaelan, Jaimen, Jaiveon, Jatavion, Jayln, Jeyren, Jovaughn, Jvion, Kadon, Kellon, Kenyen, Keyshon, Kolden, Kycen, Leveon, Quavion, Sayvion, Terryon, Traylon, Treylon, Bensyn, Ahmarion, Daden, Daisean, Daleon, Damarko, Dareion, Daymeon, Dayvin, Deovion, Hayston, Jakota, Jaryan, Jaxan, Jaydeen, Joden, Kadian, Kaiven, Kaiyon, Kalven, Kashtin, Kaspen, Kaylem, Keiland, Kelsen, Raevon, Raidon, Taelin, Taevyn, Taiven, Tayron, Traylen, Treyvin, Trindon, Tysin, Zailen, Zerrick
Names like Makenna
Names whose popularity has moved with Makenna's over the last 50 years.
