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Makena Girl

Popularity: #855 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-KAY-nah / məˈkeɪnə

Hawaiian

Meaning

abundance; happiness

Historical & Cultural Background

Makena is a name of Hawaiian origin, often associated with positive attributes such as abundance and happiness. In Hawaiian culture, names often carry significant meanings and are chosen to reflect the values and hopes of the family. The name is also linked to a popular beach on the island of Maui, which adds to its cultural significance.

Trend Summary

Makena has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Makenna

International Variants

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Makena was first seen in the United States in 1984. Makena has ranked as high as #975 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Washington, Texas, Ohio, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Makena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Makena (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 18
58%
WA 8
26%
TX 5
16%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19847
19857
19868
19876
198814
198911
199013
199114
199242
199337
199460
199568
199685
1997123
1998140
1999165
2000201
2001197
2002306
2003298
2004297
2005381
2006341
2007303
2008323
2009281
2010294
2011236
2012255
2013252
2014201
2015226
2016224
2017207
2018178
2019150
2020119
2021115
2022108
2023115
202495