Makenya
girl nameMakenya entered the US charts in 2004, peaked at #13010 in 2005, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2004–2025
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rank today
#13010
peak (2005)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #15452 |
| 2010s | #15862 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Makenya are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Makenya alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Makenya in 2025?
- Makenya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Makenya most popular?
- Makenya peaked in 2005, reaching #13010 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Makenya with classmates?
- Makenya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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