Makena
2 countries#2719 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Makena was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,652 births recorded 1984–2025 · currently #2719 · peaked in 2005 with 381 births
Most common in: California, Washington, Texas, Ohio, Arizona
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
11 births recorded 2003–2018 · peaked in 2003 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
11 births recorded 2003–2018 · peaked in 2003 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Makena’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #804 | — |
| 2007 | #906 | ↓102 |
| 2008 | #863 | ↑43 |
| 2009 | #949 | ↓86 |
| 2010 | #899 | ↑50 |
| 2011 | #1045 | ↓146 |
| 2012 | #988 | ↑57 |
| 2013 | #994 | ↓6 |
| 2014 | #1215 | ↓221 |
| 2015 | #1126 | ↑89 |
| 2016 | #1132 | ↓6 |
| 2017 | #1182 | ↓50 |
| 2018 | #1284 | ↓102 |
| 2019 | #1465 | ↓181 |
| 2020 | #1704 | ↓239 |
| 2021 | #1768 | ↓64 |
| 2022 | #1870 | ↓102 |
| 2023 | #1774 | ↑96 |
| 2024 | #2011 | ↓237 |
| 2025 | #2719 | ↓708 |
Frequently asked questions about Makena
Is Makena a popular name?
Yes — Makena currently ranks #2719 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Makena more common for boys or girls?
Makena is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Makena most popular?
Makena peaked in 2005 in United States, with 381 recorded births that year.
Is Makena rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Makena’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #8153 in 1984 to #2719 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Makena?
At least 6,663 babies have been recorded with the name Makena across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Makena popular in more than one country?
Yes — Makena appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Makena?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Makena include Keisha, Miraya, Morrigan.
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