The baby name Makana is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mah-KAH-nah (IPA: /mɑˈkɑnɑ/).
Makana is Hawaiian in Origin.
The baby name Makana is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mah-KAH-nah (IPA: /mɑˈkɑnɑ/).
Makana is Hawaiian in Origin.
Makana is a Hawaiian given name meaning “gift, present, or offering,” pronounced mah-KAH-nah. In Hawaiian orthography it may appear as Mākana, with a macron marking a long first vowel; the simplified Makana is common in English contexts. The root centers on giving and generosity, and the name is used for all genders.
Within traditional Hawaiian naming practices, Makana suits a child whose birth symbolizes gratitude or blessing, reflecting how names commemorate events, hopes, or values. With 19th‑century Christian influence, many families interpret it as “gift from God.” Today it remains familiar in Hawaiʻi and among the diaspora, sometimes chosen as a meaningful middle name. Related forms include the compound Kamakana (“the gift”) and the nickname Maka; cultural visibility is reinforced by the storied Kauaʻi peak Mākana, a well-known place name that shares the same word.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #251 | 3 | 6,830 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #629 | 2 | 8,289 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #876 | 17 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #901 | 16 | 8,487 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #940 | 12 | 16,906 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,116 | 26 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,148 | 31 | 25,619 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,197 | 3 | 20,986 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Makana is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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