Mackenna
Mackenna is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son of Cionnaodh (born of fire).
Origin and history
Mackenna is a modern feminine variant of McKenna, derived from the Irish surname Mac Cionnaith. The name translates to 'son of Cionnaodh', which is associated with fire or passion. In the United States, it emerged as a popular given name during the late 20th century alongside other surname-based names.
Popularity in the United States
3,660 babies in the United States have been named Mackenna since 1880. It ranks #2917 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1696.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.4 %)
- PA (9.1 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- NY (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 26 |
| 1990-2000 | 561 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,498 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,170 |
| 2020-2029 | 405 |
Nicknames
Mac, Kenna, Kenny
Fun facts
- Mackenna originally developed as an Anglicized spelling of the Gaelic patronymic surname Mac Cionnaith.
- The 'Mackenna' spelling adds the full 'Mac' prefix compared to the more common 'McKenna' variant.