Mckenna

Rank 290th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Mckenna was 290th most popular baby name for girls and 614th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,081 babies were named Mckenna in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,106 babies in the United States were named Mckenna. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Mckenna is around 17 to 18 years old.

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

Nicknames for Mckenna include Ken and Kenna.

Mckenna Meaning & Origin

Mckenna is of Gaelic origin, meaning "child of the handsome one," suggesting beauty and strength carried from one generation to the next.

The name Mckenna is described as dynamic, adventurous and creative.

Pronunciation

Mckenna is pronounced mc-ken-na in English. The name Mckenna has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Mckenna

  • "Mckenna" is the name of an American Girl doll who is characterized as a gymnast.

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Geography

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