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Makana

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Pronounced mah-KAH-nah /mɑˈkɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian makana, 'a gift; a present; a reward'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: A gift; a reward: Makana is Hawaiian 'a gift'. Lyrical, sweet, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'mah-KAH-nah').
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningFrom Hawaiian makana, 'a gift; a present; a reward'; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#14285 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 342

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319942025

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

Makana comes from Hawaiian makana, 'a gift; a present; a reward'. A lyrical, sweet name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'mah-KAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, a-gift-and-a-reward at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Makana means 'a gift; a present; a reward' in Hawaiian — a lyrical, sweet name, used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'mah-KAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Makana — unisex

Variations

Makanna

Nicknames

Maka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Makana mean?

Makana is Hawaiian for 'a gift; a present; a reward'; it is used for both sexes.

How do you pronounce Makana?

It's said mah-KAH-nah /mɑˈkɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Makana a boy or girl name?

Makana is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Makana?

Makana is a rare name in the U.S.

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