Mekenna

“The son of the generous one.” — Embodies a sense of generosity and kindness

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#14657US 2021

6Births / yr

↑Rising

398All-time births

📅 Since 199100

What does Mekenna mean and where does it come from?

Mekenna is a modern name that has roots in the name Mackenna, an Irish surname that has been adapted for use as a first name. It has gained popularity particularly in the United States in recent decades. The name embodies a sense of generosity and kindness. It is regional and has variations within I

Cultural significance

Mekenna has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of the son of the generous one..

Peak popularity

Reached #3962 in 1999 — currently #14657 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Mekenna?

Mekenna works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Mekenna Grace

How popular is Mekenna right now?

Rising fast — up 1094 spots — currently #14657 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1995–2021#14657 · Top 11%

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2021

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2021	#14657	6	▲ up 1094 · +20% births
2020	#15751	5	▼ down 2205 · -29% births
2015	#13546	7	▼ down 7235 · -67% births
2010	#6311	21	▲ up 412 · +17% births
2005	#6723	18	▼ down 1771 · -25% births
2000	#4952	24	▼ down 613
1995	#4339	24	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Mekenna

Best Year1995Rank #4339

Peak Count24

Average Rank#9468

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1995 - 20217 years

The story of Mekenna

Mekenna is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1991. With 398 total births recorded, Mekenna remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4339 in 1995, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #14657 in 2021.

Names that peaked alongside Mekenna in 1999:

Emily Hannah Alexis Sarah Samantha

Mekenna by decade

Mekenna peaked in the 1990s. See all 1990s names →

Decade	Births
1990s ★	161
2000s	159
2010s	73
2020s	5

💎Mekenna has only 398 total recorded births since 1991 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Mekenna?

Common

MekMekieMekyEnna

What names sound and feel like Mekenna?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Mekenna also consider these

American · variant of Delena,

Mikenna

American · variation of the

Mkenna

American · son of the

Merena

American · Derived from 'marina',

Regenna

American · rebirth

Common questions about the name Mekenna

What does the name Mekenna mean?

Mekenna means "The son of the generous one." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Mekenna?

Mekenna is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Mekenna have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Mekenna?

Mekenna originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Mekenna?

Mekenna pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Mekenna trending right now?

Mekenna is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.