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Makana

♂ Boy

Pronounced mə-KAH-nah /məˈkɑ.nɑ/Medium

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

In 30 seconds: A gift: Makana is Hawaiian for 'a gift, a present'. Soft, warm, and treasured. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'mə-KAH-nah').
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningFrom Hawaiian makana, 'a gift, a present, a reward'; used for both sexes; here for boys
U.S. rank (2024)#5558 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 498

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619862024

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 prize'. A soft, warm, treasured name celebrating a child as a precious gift, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; the Hawaiian slack-key guitarist Makana; said 'mə-KAH-nah').

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

Did you know? Makana means 'a gift, a present, a reward' in Hawaiian — treasuring a child as a precious gift — a soft, warm name, used for both sexes (the musician Makana; said 'mə-KAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 72%
Hawaiian references — makana — etymology

Variations

Makani

Nicknames

Maka

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Makana mean?

Makana is Hawaiian for 'a gift, a present, a reward'.

How do you pronounce Makana?

It's said mə-KAH-nah /məˈkɑ.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 boy's name.

How popular is Makana?

Makana is a rare name in the U.S.

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