Total births
6,568
Girls' name · since 1984
Makena
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 6,568 babies named Makena, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2023
- among girls today
- 6,568
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Makena is the #2023 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 6,568 recorded since 1984.
Makena has 6,568 recorded births among girls since 1984, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2023 as of the latest data, more common than 89% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #2023 among girls today
- 6,568 born since 1984
- 2000s peak decade
- 89% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Makena is currently the #2023 girls' name in America, more common than 89% of girls - 6,568 born since 1984, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2023
- among girls today
- 6,568
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other girls
Makena vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2023
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 89% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Makena was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
381 babies were named Makena in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Makena compares
6,568 Top 11% higher than 89% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Makena's all-time total is 17x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Makena | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 6,568 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 381 | 48 | 19,840 |
Makena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Makena's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 381, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Makena at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#2,023
Active since
1984
Makena popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 381
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Makena popularity over time - boys
84 total births recorded since 1992 (Makena as boys' name)
Makena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Makena's strongest decade.
2,928 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Makena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 53
1980s
53 births
- 1990s 747
1990s
747 births
- 2000s
2000s
2,928 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,223 births
- 2020s 617
2020s
617 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 2,928 births (45% of all-time use).
How Makena compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Makena's total volume
Makena vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Makena by state
Where Makena concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,612 | 24.5% |
| #2 | Washington | | 358 | 5.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 343 | 5.2% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 195 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 193 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 167 | 2.5% |
| #7 | Hawaii | | 162 | 2.5% |
| #8 | Colorado | | 148 | 2.3% |
California share of Makena's total US births 24.5%
Even split
1,612 of 6,568 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 36 reporting states.
Makena appears in 36 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Makena? ▼
6,568 babies have been named Makena since 1984. It currently ranks #2023 among girls. The peak year was 2005 with 381 births.
When was Makena most popular? ▼
Makena was most popular in the 2000s decade with 2,928 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Makena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Makena are California (1,612 births), Washington (358 births), Texas (343 births).
How long has the name Makena been used? ▼
Records for Makena go back to 1984, giving 42 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Makena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Makayla, Makenzie, Makenna, Makaila, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Makena's data
- Makena's decade-level peak was the 2000s (2,928 total births); usage has since declined to 617 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Makenas (1,612 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Makena
Nearby Names Like Makena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Makena
Makayla Girl
#542 108,030 births
Makenzie Girl
#638 45,023 births
Makenna Girl
#523 33,741 births
Makaila Girl
#6738 4,747 births
Makenzi Girl
#4074 3,631 births
Compare Makena side by side: Makena vs Makayla Makena vs Makenzie Makena vs Makenna
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Makena
Kaleia #2022
1,131 births · Peak 2023
Anayeli #2024
2,635 births · Peak 2001
Aleya #2021
2,128 births · Peak 2025
Divine #2025
2,487 births · Peak 2022
Saira #2020
3,645 births · Peak 2021
Empress #2026
1,753 births · Peak 2019
Hindy #2019
2,018 births · Peak 2025
Nazareth #2027
1,204 births · Peak 2023
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, 1984–2025 (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. "Makena: #2023 Girls' Name - 6,568 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/makena. 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 Makena 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.