Makenna
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Makenna
Makenna can be considered a member of the McKenna, Mackenna, Mckenzie and Mckayla family: surname style names that are popular for girls. It translates to "son of Kenneth", or taking Kenneth's meaning into account, "son born of fire". This particular spelling peeked in 2010 when it reached #201 on the US charts, and while it remains in the Top 500, it has declined in popularity in recent years.
The name can also be considered an Eastern African name, particularly used in Kenya. It comes from the Meru community where it has a cheerful meaning, though it is more often spelled Makena.
Notable bearers include soccer player Makenna Morris and tennis play Makenna Jones.
Makenna is also given to boys.
Pronounced muh-KEN-uh.
As of October 2026, Makenna ranked #593 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #201 in 2010, Nameberry popularity #912.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #285 | 1,148 | 642.6 |
| 2015 | #289 | 1,116 | 625.2 |
| 2016 | #318 | 1,024 | 577.9 |
| 2017 | #333 | 977 | 565.9 |
| 2018 | #329 | 989 | 581.4 |
| 2019 | #376 | 833 | 496.3 |
| 2020 | #402 | 775 | 479.4 |
| 2021 | #369 | 843 | 513.8 |
| 2022 | #398 | 787 | 479.8 |
| 2023 | #475 | 648 | 403.8 |
| 2024 | #525 | 587 | 362.3 |
| 2025 | #593 | 495 | 308 |
World rankings
Makenna for girls
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Makenna in pop culture
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