Makenzi
Meaningson of Coinneach · English form of McKenzie
- US rank
- #6,325
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,090 in 2008
18 babies were named Makenzi in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,827 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1984–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Makenzi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 89,286 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Makenzi, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Makenzi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMakenzi first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2008, when it ranked #1,090. Today it's #6,325, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMakenzi was 6.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,158 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 89,286.
- TrendMakenzi has slipped 2,827 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,325. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMakenzi is an English form of McKenzie, which means “son of Coinneach”.
About the name Makenzi
Makenzi is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “son of Coinneach”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-nzi”. US birth records list Makenzi for girls from 1984 to 2025, in 41 of those 42 years. Its best year was 2008, when it ranked #1,090 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,325, with 18 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.3 | 234,375 girls |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,641 girls |
| 2000s | 82 | 12,162 girls |
| 2010s | 66 | 15,228 girls |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,317 girls |
Other spellings of Makenzi
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Makenzi
What does the name Makenzi mean?
Makenzi means “son of Coinneach” in English, as a form of McKenzie.
What is the origin of the name Makenzi?
Makenzi has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Makenzi a boy or girl name?
Makenzi is a girl name.
How popular is the name Makenzi?
Makenzi ranked #6,325 for US girls in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 2008 (#1,090).