Makenna

Rank 398th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Makenna was 398th most popular baby name for girls and 817th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 783 babies were named Makenna in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,292 babies in the United States were named Makenna. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Makenna is around 16 to 17 years old.

The name "Makenna" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Makenna include Mak and Kenna.

Makenna Meaning & Origin

The name Makenna is of Gaelic origin, and it means "happy one" or "bringer of happiness", evoking feelings of joy, positivity, and contentment.

The name Makenna is described as atmospheric, graceful and bold.

Pronunciation

Makenna is pronounced muh-keh-nuh in English. The name Makenna has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Makenna

  • "Makenna" is featured in the title of a popular American Girl book series, called "Makenna, American Girl of the Year 2012".

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Geography

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