Makenna Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmuh-KEN-uh / məˈkɛnə

Irish; Scottish

Meaning

Irish: 'son of the handsome one'; Scottish: 'the son of the warrior'

Historical & Cultural Background

Makenna is derived from the Irish surname Mac Cionnaith, which means 'son of Cionnaith'. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. It is often used as a unisex name, though it is more commonly associated with girls. The name reflects a trend towards using surnames as first names.

Trend Summary

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

Similar Names

MakenziMikaylaMaliaMakenzyMakaylaMikenzieMikaylah

Variants

  • Makenah
  • Makena

International Variants

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Famous people named Makenna

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Fictional characters named Makenna

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Sibling Suggestions

MasonMadisonMilaMaverickMaya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Makenna was first seen in the United States in 1996. Makenna has ranked as high as #1224 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Makenna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Makenna

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
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