Son of Kenneth; fire-born
Makynze is a modern creative spelling of the Scottish surname Mackenzie. It derives from the Gaelic Mac Coinnich, meaning 'son of Coinneach,' which itself comes from the word for 'fair' or 'bright,' often associated with being born of fire.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Makynze in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
