Gender: Male
Origin: Polynesian/Hawaiian
Pronunciation: M AE K AH N AH
Popularity Rank: #135,826
Makana, born Matthew Swalinkavich, is a slack-key guitar player, singer, and composer.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 13, 2024
Makana may be derived from Maka, a name whose meaning is Earth.
The name Makana is of Polynesian/Hawaiian origin. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Makana is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, Nigeria, and 20 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AE K AH 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)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Makana is recorded 159 times globally, ranking it as the 135,826th most common name worldwide.
Makana is most prevalent in South Africa, with 57 occurrences, making it the 16,738th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Makana is found among 1 in every 38492 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #16,738 | 1 : 41,138 |
| United States of America | #29,584 | 1 : 38,492 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Makana from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Makana, born Matthew Swalinkavich, is a slack-key guitar player, singer, and composer.
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