Mackenna
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mackenna: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2020.
Mackenna, an Anglicised feminine form of the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cionaodha, meaning “son of Cionaodh,” itself derived from a personal name thought to mean “born of fire.” The name gained modern prominence through American actress MacKenna Grace, known for her roles in “Captain Marvel” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” While no major settlements directly bear Mackenna, the related surname MacKenna is historically tied to County Monaghan, Ireland. A further note: in Scotland, the double-‘n’ spelling “MacKenna” is common, while the single ‘n’ form “Makenna” has become more popular in the United States, reflecting a broader trend of adapting Gaelic surnames as first names.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20203 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7603 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y