How old is someone named Makena?
The average Makena is 18 years old.
Half of all living Makenas are between 12 and 23.
When was Makena popular?
Makena was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2005, and dropped away. That's why most Makenas are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 53 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 791 | 780 |
| 2000s | 2,963 | 2,900 |
| 2010s | 2,228 | 2,200 |
| 2020s | 617 | 610 |
How many Makenas are still alive?
About 6,600 Makenas are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 6,700 babies named Makena since 1984.
Nearly every Makena ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Makena?
About two in three living Makenas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 6%
- Gen Z 63%
- Gen Alpha 31%
Is Makena an old name?
No. Makena is one of the youngest names around: younger than 76 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Makena will be 38 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Makena a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 98.8% of living Makenas are women.
Names the same age as Makena
NAME TWIN
Makena's name twin is Zoie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Zoie's age curve is the closest match to Makena's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Makenna (17)
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Questions about the name Makena
How old is the average Makena?
The average Makena in the US is 18 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Makena?
About 6,600 Makenas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,700 babies given the name since 1984.
When was the name Makena most popular?
In 2005, when about 380 baby girls were named Makena.
Is Makena a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 63% of living Makenas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this