US Popularity:817
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Hawaiian
Meaning:Son of Cionaodha; Fire; Affection; Many gathered
Makenna is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin. Coming from the Irish surname Mac Cionaodha, it means to “son of Cionaodha,” and is sure to connect little Makenna with their soon-to-be role models. Additionally, when broken down into its Irish elements, it means "fire" and "affection," to signify your burning love for baby. If you want to welcome baby into your family, this name also comes from the Hawaiian place name Makena, which means “many gathered.” With its rich origins and versatile meaning, the name Makenna beautifully matches baby’s endless potential.

Makenna Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Makenna is currently #1426 on The Bump
Boy:Makenna is currently #1027 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Makenna is currently #776 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Makenna is currently #817 in U.S. births
Boy:Makenna is currently #16877 in U.S. births
Girl:Makenna is currently #816 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#816
in 2022
- 62
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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