Makenna

Meaning of Makenna

Makenna is a female name, pronounced as muh-KEN-uh (/məˈkɛnə/) in English. A variation of the name is Makena. The popularity of Makenna has seen a significant increase over the past few decades in the United States. In 1982, only eight newborn girls were named Makenna, and it was ranked 7468th. However, the name gained traction and by 2005 it reached its peak with 1619 newborns being named Makenna, securing the rank of 213rd most popular baby girl's name. Although it has slightly dropped in popularity since then, Makenna remains a fairly popular choice for parents, ranking within the top 400 names consistently over recent years.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as muh-KEN-uh (/məˈkɛnə/)

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Similar Names to Makenna

Notable People Named Makenna

Makenna Goodman is an American editor and author known for her literary work.
Makenna Newkirk is an assistant D-1 women's hockey coach at Penn State University with coaching experience at various levels.
Makenna Kelly is an American social media influencer known for her ASMR videos on YouTube.
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