Son of McKinley; learned or son of the white head
Makenli is a modern American phonetic spelling of the Scottish surname McKinley. It derives from the Gaelic 'Mac Fhionnlaigh', meaning 'son of Finlay', which itself translates to 'white warrior' or 'fair hero'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Makenli in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
