The baby name makenzie is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /məˈkɛnzi/ (muh-KEN-zee).
The baby name makenzie is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /məˈkɛnzi/ (muh-KEN-zee).
makenzie is in Origin.
Makenzie is a modern given name derived from the Scottish surname Mackenzie, itself from the Gaelic MacCoinnich/MacChoinnich, meaning 'son of Coinneach.' Coinneach is a personal name meaning 'handsome' or 'comely,' often Anglicized as Kenneth. The surname is closely associated with Clan Mackenzie of the Scottish Highlands, giving the name a strong regional and heritage flavor.
As a given name, Mackenzie gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, used for both boys and girls but now predominantly female in North America. Makenzie represents a contemporary respelling that softens the traditional 'Mac' prefix look while preserving the sound. Common variants and related forms include Mackenzie, McKenzie, Mckenzie, MacKenzie, Makenzi, Mackenzee, and the short forms Kenzie, Kenzi, and Mac. The overall sense remains 'descendant/child of the handsome one.'
makenzie is a rare find. Across 22 countries, we found 55 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Girls | 0 | #152 | 2 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #164 | 2 | 5,526 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #365 | 5 | 8,477 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #552 | 9 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #564 | 10 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
makenzie is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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