Makenna
Makenna is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “Born of fire”, pronounced muh-KEN-ah. It ranked #593 in the United States in 2025, given to 495 babies, and peaked at #201 in 2010. Common nicknames: Kenna, Mak, Kenny.
How popular is Makenna in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Makenna mean, and where does it come from?
Makenna is an American respelling of McKenna, from the Irish surname Mac Cionaoith — son of Cionaodh, a name usually read as "born of fire." It appears in birth records from 1982 and entered the top thousand in 1994, peaking in 2010; like Mackenzie and Makayla, it belongs to the great surname-to-girls'-name migration of that period. The Kenna inside it is a genuine Scottish name in its own right, which gives the whole thing an older foundation than it looks.
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Famous People Named Makenna
- Makenna Myler — American distance runner
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Makenna mean?
Makenna is a girl name of Irish origin meaning "Born of fire." Makenna is an American respelling of McKenna, from the Irish surname Mac Cionaoith — son of Cionaodh, a name usually read as "born of fire." It appears in birth records from 1982 and entered the top thousand in 1994, peaking in 2010; like Mackenzie and Makayla, it belongs to the great surname-to-girls'-name migration of that period.
How do you pronounce Makenna?
Makenna is pronounced muh-KEN-ah. Common variations include McKenna, Mckenna, Makena.
Is Makenna a girl name?
Yes, Makenna is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Kenna, Mak, Kenny.