Makena

Makena is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 95 girls in the United States.

Makena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Makena

Makena belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Makena first appears in Social Security records in 1984. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #718 in 2005, and in 2024 95 babies received the name — 6,503 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Makena in US records

First recorded (US)
1984
Best US rank
#718 in 2005
Peak year
2005
Babies named Makena in 2024
95
Total since 1880
6,503

Makena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#3099 in 2003
Babies named Makena in 2018
3
Total since 1996
11

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Makena mean?

The meaning of Makena is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Makena a boy or girl name?

Makena is a girl name. In 2024, 95 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Makena?

Makena comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Makena?

Makena first appears in US records in 1984. Its best-ever ranking was #718 in 2005, and 95 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].