Mckenna vs Willa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mckenna

Girl #378 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Cionaodh (fire-born)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#378
Total SSA Count
825
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kenna, Ken, Mac

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mckenna Rank #378
Willa Rank #423

Mckenna is more popular, ranked #378 vs #423 for Willa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mckenna ___

  • Mckenna Rose
  • Mckenna Grace
  • Mckenna Marie
  • Mckenna Lynn
  • Mckenna Jane
  • Mckenna Elizabeth

Willa ___

  • Willa Grace
  • Willa Rose
  • Willa Jane
  • Willa Mae
  • Willa Claire
  • Willa Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mckenna

Connor Declan Fiona Maeve Liam

If you choose Willa

Hazel June Cecily Theodore Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mckenna or Willa more popular?

Mckenna is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Willa at #423 in the United States.

What do Mckenna and Willa mean?

Mckenna means "son of Cionaodh (fire-born)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Willa means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Mckenna and Willa boy or girl names?

Mckenna is primarily a girl name. Willa is primarily a girl name.

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