Son of Finlay or meadow of the gray-haired one
A modern American invention, Makenlee is a creative blend of the Scottish surname McKinley and the popular suffix -lee. It combines the Gaelic elements 'mac' (son of) and 'fionnla' (fair hero) with the English 'leah' (meadow).
About 6 girls were named Makenlee in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
