Makenna
A respelling of McKenna, an Irish surname from Mac Cionaoith, son of Cionaodh, an old personal name whose elements are usually read as relating to fire.
Makenna in 2025
Makenna was given to 495 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 1,180th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 6,698 babies born.
The history of Makenna
Makenna reached its highest point in 2005, when 1,619 babies were given the name, ranking 437th that year. Its best-ever ranking was 435th, in 2010.
Across the 44 years of records since 1982, 33,749 babies have been named Makenna. Half of them were born before 2009, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Z.
Makenna by decade
| Decade | Babies named Makenna | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 139 | 5,016 |
| 1990s | 3,673 | 546 |
| 2000s | 14,032 | 437 |
| 2010s | 11,765 | 435 |
| 2020s | 4,140 | 758 |
Where Makenna is heading
Makenna has fallen 56% over the past decade, from 1,117 babies in 2015 to 495 in 2025.
Names like Makenna
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Makenna.