Makena is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #804 in 2006 with 341 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 381 births ranking #718. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 301.2%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 5,575 girls born was named Makena. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.