Mackenna Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmuh-KEN-uh / /məˈkɛnə/Irish; Scottish
Meaning
Irish: son of the handsome one; Scottish: daughter of the warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
Mackenna is derived from the Irish surname Mac Cionnaith, which means 'son of Cionnaith'. The name has gained popularity as a given name for girls in recent decades. It reflects a trend of using traditionally masculine names for females. The name is often associated with strength and beauty.
Trend Summary
Mackenna has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the late 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Makenna
- MacKenna
International Variants
- Makenna (English)
Famous people named Mackenna
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Fictional characters named Mackenna
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mackenna was first seen in the United States in 1986. Mackenna has ranked as high as #1213 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Mackenna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mackenna (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 6 | |
| IL | 5 | |
| MA | 5 | |
| MN | 5 | |
| MO | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1995 | 54 |
| 1996 | 99 |
| 1997 | 78 |
| 1998 | 105 |
| 1999 | 116 |
| 2000 | 133 |
| 2001 | 139 |
| 2002 | 137 |
| 2003 | 136 |
| 2004 | 134 |
| 2005 | 152 |
| 2006 | 172 |
| 2007 | 167 |
| 2008 | 187 |
| 2009 | 142 |
| 2010 | 177 |
| 2011 | 148 |
| 2012 | 147 |
| 2013 | 129 |
| 2014 | 98 |
| 2015 | 104 |
| 2016 | 109 |
| 2017 | 76 |
| 2018 | 89 |
| 2019 | 93 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2021 | 85 |
| 2022 | 72 |
| 2023 | 72 |
| 2024 | 55 |