girl's name
Makanaka
mah-kah-NAH-kah (Shona)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 46
Makanaka is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2006, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2004.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Makanaka Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Makanaka?
In 2024, Makanaka was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Makanaka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Makanaka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Makanaka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Makanaka
- Shona mah-kah-NAH-kah
Sibling Names for Makanaka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Makanaka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Makanaka
How popular is the name Makanaka?
In 2024, Makanaka was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Makanaka a girl's or a boy's name?
Makanaka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Makanaka?
Makanaka has 4 syllables.
When was Makanaka most popular?
Makanaka peaked in 2006, when 7 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.