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Why parents love Makena- The meaning happy one is the most joyful possible.
- Makena Beach in Maui is spectacularly beautiful.
- Three syllables with a warm, musical sound: mah-KAY-nah.
- It bridges Kenyan and Hawaiian cultures.
- It works for any gender.
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The vibe of Makena
happy oneKikuyuKenyaMauibeachAfrican-Hawaiianjoyfulsunset
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Origin & history of Makena
Kikuyu (Kenya) makena (happy one)
→ English Makena
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Modern American roots
Makena comes from the Kikuyu language of Kenya meaning happy one. Makena Beach in Maui, Hawaii is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The name bridges East African and Pacific Island cultures through the most joyful possible meaning.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Kikuyu name; Makena Beach is in Maui, Hawaii.
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Today
Makena remains a beloved choice, ranking #1540 in the US. 6,587 babies have been named Makena since 1984.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Makena?
2005
peak year
The name Makena reached its peak in 2005, with 381 registrations (ranked #718). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1984, roughly 21 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #1540) today, averaging about 154 new babies per year. Makena has been declining in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 6,587 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
381
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #718)
(ranked #718)
154
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
1,540
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
6,587
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Makena9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
Makena's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — communicating happiness. People named Makena tend to be joyful, warm, and gifted at making every space feel like a beach at sunset.
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Makes every space a sunset beach✦
Joyful warmth◈
Kenyan-Hawaiian bridge◎
Happy-one energy♡
Musical presenceM4
A1
K2
E5
N5
A1
Sum: 18 → Life path 9
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Personality of Makena🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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