How Many People Are Named Makana?

Complete statistics for the name Makana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Makana
Very Rare
Hawaiian

Makana means gift in Hawaiian, fitting for such a rare name. Only 824 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 400,531 Americans. The majority, 92%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~824
Living in US
1 in 400,531
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gift
🌐
Origin
Hawaiian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Generous Optimistic
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,026
Worldwide Bearers
#95,915
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
2,813
🇿🇦 South Africa
608
🇹🇩 Chad
371
🇳🇬 Nigeria
274
🇰🇪 Kenya
189
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
133
🇯🇵 Japan
128
🇺🇸 United States
101
🇨🇩 DR Congo
96
🇮🇩 Indonesia
96

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
491 (60%)
♀ Female
333 (40%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
768
Would be under 30 (92%)
66
Would be 30–60 (8%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 834 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Makana Through the Generations

Makana peaked in popularity in 2007 with 43 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. Today, most people named Makana are young, with 768 under 30 years old and only 66 between 30 and 60. This name's relatively new generation status makes it a standout among older, more established names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 286
California 23
Nevada 5

✨ Similar Names to Makana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Makana's Hawaiian roots

📄 About the Name Makana

How Many People Have the Name Makana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 824 people in the United States currently share the name Makana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 400,531 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Makana a Common or Rare Name?

Makana is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Makana Mean?

Makana means "gift" and comes from Hawaiian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Makana in SSA data, approximately 60% are male and 40% are female.

When Was Makana Most Popular?

The name Makana reached peak popularity in 2007, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Makana?

Approximately 824 people named Makana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 834. That works out to roughly 1 in 400,531 Americans.

Is Makana a rare name?

Makana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 400,531 Americans has this name.

What does the name Makana mean?

Makana means "gift" and comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Makana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 60% of people named Makana are male and 40% are female.

When was Makana most popular?

Makana peaked in 2007 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US824
All-Time Births834
1 in X1 in 400,531
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2007
World Rank#95,915
Male %60%
Female %40%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.