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Mykenna

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Pronounced muh-KEN-ah /məˈkɛn.ɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Makenna/McKenna — from the Irish surname Mac Cionaodha, variously 'child of Cionaodha' and 'born of fire' (linked to aodh, 'fire'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Child of Cionaodha; born of fire: Mykenna spells Makenna. Lyrical, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Makenna/McKenna — from the Irish surname Mac Cionaodha, variously 'child of Cionaodha' and 'born of fire' (linked to aodh, 'fire'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8254 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 350

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219932024

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

Mykenna is a spelling of Makenna/McKenna — from the Irish surname Mac Cionaodha, variously 'child of Cionaodha' and 'born of fire' (linked to aodh, 'fire'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'muh-KEN-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Makenna. Rare in this form, born-of-fire at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Makenna/McKenna comes from the Irish Mac Cionaodha, variously 'child of Cionaodha' and 'born of fire' (linked to aodh, 'fire') — Mykenna is a spelling, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'muh-KEN-ah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Makenna — routes layered

Variations

MakennaMckennaMakennah

Nicknames

Kenna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mykenna mean?

Mykenna spells Makenna/McKenna — Irish, variously 'child of Cionaodha' and 'born of fire'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mykenna?

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

Is Mykenna a boy or girl name?

Mykenna is a girl's name.

How popular is Mykenna?

Mykenna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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