Makena
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Makena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 84 babies have been named Makena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Makena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,154 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,154
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Makena is also used as a girl name, ranked #2045.
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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, Make, Makey, Makeie, May, Maie, and Makkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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