Gender: Female
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Derived from the title of Mary Magdalene; also a dance in Spain.
Pronunciation: mah-kah-REH-nah, /ˌmɑː.kəˈɹeɪ.nə/, M AE K AH R IY N AH
Popularity Rank: #3,285
Comes from the Virgin Mary's title "Maria Magdalene", referring to Mary Magdalene from the Bible. Also known as a dance from Andalusia, Spain.
The name Macarena is of Spanish origin and means Derived from the title of Mary Magdalene; also a dance in Spain.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Macarena is commonly found in Chile, Spain, Argentina, and 42 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mah-kah-REH-nah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˌmɑː.kəˈɹeɪ.nə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AE K AH R IY N AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Macarena is recorded 19,174 times globally, ranking it as the 3,285th most common name worldwide.
Macarena is most prevalent in Chile, with 10,674 occurrences, making it the 116th most popular name in the country.
In Chile, the name Macarena is found among 1 in every 56 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | #116 | 1 : 56 |
| Spain | #350 | 1 : 134 |
| Argentina | #339 | 1 : 178 |
| Uruguay | #264 | 1 : 111 |
| Peru | #1,517 | 1 : 1,794 |
| United States of America | #8,961 | 1 : 7,698 |
| Mexico | #3,847 | 1 : 3,986 |
| Colombia | #8,792 | 1 : 11,618 |
| Italy | #12,425 | 1 : 14,782 |
| Bolivia | #3,760 | 1 : 6,713 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Macarena from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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