Edna vs Makena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edna

Girl #2,052 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasure, rejuvenation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,052
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edna Rank #2,052
Makena Rank #2,045

Makena is more popular, ranked #2045 vs #2052 for Edna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edna ___

  • Edna Rose
  • Edna May
  • Edna Pearl
  • Edna Florence
  • Edna Grace
  • Edna Irene

Makena ___

  • Makena Rose
  • Makena Joy
  • Makena Grace
  • Makena Amara
  • Makena Nia
  • Makena Zuri

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edna

Mabel Vera Agnes Hilda Walter

If you choose Makena

Amara Zara Nia Kofi Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edna or Makena more popular?

Makena is more popular, ranked #2045 compared to Edna at #2052 in the United States.

What do Edna and Makena mean?

Edna means "pleasure, rejuvenation" (Hebrew origin). Makena means "the happy one" (Kikuyu origin).

Are Edna and Makena boy or girl names?

Edna is primarily a girl name. Makena is primarily a girl name.

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