Macarena

Macarena is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “blessed, happy.” In 2024 it was given to 38 girls in the United States.

Macarena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“blessed, happy”
Pronunciation
/ˌmækəˈɹeɪnə/

About the name Macarena

Macarena belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “blessed, happy” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Macarena first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3923 in 2024, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 303 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Macarena in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#3923 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Macarena in 2024
38
Total since 1880
303

Macarena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2020
Best rank
#5493 in 2020
Babies named Macarena in 2020
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Macarena mean?

Macarena means “blessed, happy” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Macarena a boy or girl name?

Macarena is a girl name. In 2024, 38 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Macarena?

Macarena comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Macarena?

Macarena first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #3923 in 2024, and 38 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Macarena?

Macarena is pronounced /ˌmækəˈɹeɪnə/ (IPA).

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