Makena vs Polly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Polly

Girl #2,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea; beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,192
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Poll, Pol

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Makena Rank #2,045
Polly Rank #2,192

Makena is more popular, ranked #2045 vs #2192 for Polly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Makena ___

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

Polly ___

  • Polly Jean
  • Polly Anne
  • Polly Mae
  • Polly Rose
  • Polly Jane
  • Polly Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Makena

Amara Zara Nia Kofi Jabari

If you choose Polly

Molly Nellie Teddy Archie Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Makena or Polly more popular?

Makena is more popular, ranked #2045 compared to Polly at #2192 in the United States.

What do Makena and Polly mean?

Makena means "the happy one" (Kikuyu origin). Polly means "star of the sea; beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Makena and Polly boy or girl names?

Makena is primarily a girl name. Polly is primarily a girl name.

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