Total births
517
Unisex name · since 1986
Makana
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 517 babies named Makana, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5535
- among boys today
- 517
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
517 babies have been named Makana since 1986, making it today's #5535 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Makana recorded 517 times among boys since 1986, holding rank #5535 nationally today, ahead of 61% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #5535 among boys today
- 517 born since 1986
- 2000s peak decade
- 61% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Makana is currently the #5535 unisex name in America, more common than 61% of boys - 517 born since 1986, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5535
- among boys today
- 517
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 61%
- more common than other boys
Makana vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5535
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 61% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Makana was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
29 babies were named Makana in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Makana compares
517 Top 43% higher than 57% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Makana's all-time total is 41% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Makana | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 517 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Makana's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Makana's full recorded timeline at 2009, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1986, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2016 peak of 29 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Makana at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#5,535
Active since
1986
Makana popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Makana popularity over time - girls
343 total births recorded since 1994 (Makana as girls' name)
Makana by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makana's strongest decade.
177 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Makana births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
88 births
- 2000s
2000s
177 births
- 2010s
2010s
160 births
- 2020s
2020s
87 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 177 births (34% of all-time use).
How Makana compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Makana's total volume
Makana vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Makana by state
Where Makana concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 284 | 54.9% |
| #2 | California | | 12 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Nevada | | 5 | 1.0% |
Hawaii share of Makana's total US births 54.9%
Even split
284 of 517 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makana? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 517 babies named Makana. Today it holds rank #5535 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 29 births.
When was Makana most popular? ▼
Makana was most popular in the 2000s decade with 177 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Makana most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makana are Hawaii (284 births), California (12 births), Nevada (5 births).
Is Makana a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Makana is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 517 births, and as a girl's name it has 343 births.
How long has the name Makana been used? ▼
Records for Makana go back to 1986, giving 40 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Makana? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Makai, Makhi, Maksim, Makari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Makana's data
- Makana's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (177 total births) through the 2020s (87) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Makanas (284 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Makana
Nearby Names Like Makana
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makana
Makai Boy
#533 9,298 births
Makhi Boy
#1980 4,131 births
Maksim Boy
#1932 2,678 births
Makari Boy
#974 1,815 births
Makoa Boy
#1117 1,480 births
Compare Makana side by side: Makana vs Makai Makana vs Makhi Makana vs Maksim
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Makana
Henrick #5534
342 births · Peak 2020
Nevan #5536
1,184 births · Peak 2004
Griffen #5533
1,808 births · Peak 1999
Jeanluc #5537
1,057 births · Peak 1992
Remmington #5532
427 births · Peak 2020
Jairon #5538
478 births · Peak 2007
Josian #5531
372 births · Peak 2014
Jaquez #5539
2,160 births · Peak 2002
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Makana: #5535 Unisex Name - 517 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makana. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Makana draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.