Son of Kenna or many fires
Makenna is a modern American adaptation of the Irish surname Mac Cionaodha. While traditionally a patronymic meaning 'son of Cionaodh', it is now used almost exclusively as a feminine given name. The root 'Cionaodh' is thought to be derived from 'fire' and 'sprung from'.
About 495 girls were named Makenna in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Makenna — far less common.
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