Mckenna
- Meaning
- Son of Kenneth
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- muh-KEN-uh
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What does Mckenna mean?
Mckenna means “son of Kenneth”.
Mckenna, also styled McKenna, is an Irish surname name meaning “son of Kenneth.” The underlying Kenneth connection leads to Cináed, a name associated with fire.
Nicknames & variations
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How popular is Mckenna?
United States · 2025Explore how often Mckenna is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #410 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Mckenna
- 758 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 8.6% Fewer than 2024
Mckenna over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #410 | 758 |
| 2024 | Girls | #376 | 829 |
| 2023 | Girls | #328 | 941 |
| 2022 | Girls | #291 | 1,085 |
| 2021 | Girls | #318 | 1,024 |
| 2020 | Girls | #280 | 1,135 |
| 2019 | Girls | #289 | 1,153 |
| 2018 | Girls | #258 | 1,262 |
| 2017 | Girls | #254 | 1,255 |
| 2016 | Girls | #251 | 1,254 |
| 2015 | Girls | #249 | 1,305 |
| 2014 | Girls | #234 | 1,405 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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- Misshapen head
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