Gift
Derived from the Hawaiian word for 'gift' or 'present'. It is a gender-neutral name that reflects the cultural importance of children as precious offerings. In Hawaiian tradition, names often carry significant spiritual or familial weight.
About 19 boys were named Makana in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-nominated slack-key guitarist and singer
A private investigator and protagonist · The Makana Mystery series by Parker Bilal
