Makena
Every Makena since 1984 — 6,652 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makena
Makena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,740 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 6,652 American babies have been named Makena. Its peak came in 2005, when 381 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Makena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2,740 | — | — |
| 2024 | 97 | #2,025 | — | — |
| 2023 | 115 | #1,778 | — | — |
| 2022 | 108 | #1,881 | — | — |
| 2021 | 115 | #1,777 | — | — |
| 2020 | 119 | #1,713 | — | — |
| 2019 | 150 | #1,471 | — | — |
| 2018 | 178 | #1,287 | — | — |
| 2017 | 207 | #1,184 | — | — |
| 2016 | 224 | #1,136 | — | — |
| 2015 | 226 | #1,129 | — | — |
| 2014 | 201 | #1,219 | — | — |
| 2013 | 252 | #995 | — | — |
| 2012 | 255 | #990 | — | — |
| 2011 | 236 | #1,048 | — | — |
| 2010 | 294 | #899 | 5 | #13,522 |
| 2009 | 281 | #949 | — | — |
| 2008 | 323 | #863 | 5 | #13,829 |
| 2007 | 303 | #908 | — | — |
| 2006 | 341 | #804 | 9 | #8,487 |
| 2005 | 381 | #718 | — | — |
| 2004 | 297 | #831 | 6 | #10,834 |
| 2003 | 298 | #824 | 7 | #9,264 |
| 2002 | 306 | #774 | 8 | #8,162 |
| 2001 | 197 | #1,081 | — | — |
| 2000 | 201 | #1,043 | — | — |
| 1995 | 68 | #2,018 | 15 | #4,190 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,711 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,885 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makena in 2025?
Makena ranked #2,740 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makena?
6,652 babies have been named Makena in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makena most popular?
Makena peaked in 2005, when 381 newborns received the name.
Is Makena a boy or girl name?
Makena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makena rising or falling?
Makena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.