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Mackenzee

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Pronounced muh-KEN-zee /məˈkɛn.zi/Medium

Meaning: Mackenzee is a phonetic -zee spelling of Mackenzie, a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach' (Coinneach, 'handsome, comely'); as a girls' first name it is a modern American development.Medium

In 30 seconds: Mackenzee is a playful spelling of Mackenzie (said 'muh-KEN-zee') — a Scottish 'son of the comely one' turned popular girls' name.

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Origin MediumScottish, Gaelic

MeaningMackenzee is a phonetic -zee spelling of Mackenzie, a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach' (Coinneach, 'handsome, comely'); as a girls' first name it is a modern American development.

U.S. rank (2024)#16689 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 812

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mackenzee is a variant of Mackenzie, from Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich, 'son of Coinneach' ('the comely one'). Once a surname, it became a favorite American girls' name late last century.

Mackenzee appeared from the early nineteen-nineties onward and stays uncommon among the Mackenzie spellings; Mackenzie and Makenzie are the dominant forms.

Did you know? Mackenzie's rise as a girls' name from the nineteen-nineties spawned many endings — Mackenzie, Makenzie, Mackenzee — all chasing the same bright -zee sound.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name — Mackenzie — parent name etymology, Scottish MacCoinnich

Variations

MackenzieMakenzieMakenzee

Nicknames

MackKenzieZee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mackenzee mean?

Mackenzee is a variant of Mackenzie, a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach', the comely one.

How do you pronounce Mackenzee?

It's said muh-KEN-zee /məˈkɛn.zi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mackenzee a boy or girl name?

Mackenzee is used as a girl's name here.

How popular is Mackenzee?

Mackenzee is an uncommon spelling of Mackenzie seen mainly since the early nineteen-nineties.