Makena

Boy Name #31,154 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Makena is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Makena often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #31,154
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Mak May Makie Makeie

Also a Girl Name

Makena is also used as a girl name, ranked #2045.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Makena

Is Makena a boy or girl name?

Makena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31154. As a girl name, it is ranked #2045. Makena is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Makena?

Makena is currently ranked #31154 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Makena?

Common nicknames for Makena include Mak, May, Makie, and Makeie.

Is Makena a common or rare name?

Makena is an uncommon name, ranked #31154 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Makena

Makena is a boy name .

Is Makena a boy or girl name? Makena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,154 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,045. Makena is more commonly used as a girl name.

Makena is currently ranked #31,154 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Makena include Mak, May, Makie, and Makeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.