Mckenna Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Mckenna Overview

Meaning

Son of Cionnaith, born of fire

Gender

Girl

Origin

Irish, Scottish

Etymology

Derived from the Gaelic surname “Mac Cionaodha.”

Pronunciation

/məˈkɛnə/

Popularity

McKenna is favored in the USA and Canada, known for its modern and energetic appeal. In 2023, McKenna ranked #178 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Energetic, spirited, modern
A Deep Dive

Mckenna Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Makena, Makenna, MacKenna, McKinna, Mackenna, Makinah

Common Nicknames

Kenna, Ken, Kiki, Mack, Kena, Meka, Mick, Kenzie

Diminutives

Kenni, Micky, Kinna, Keni, Mac

Famous People

  • Mckenna Grace
    (American Actress)
  • Mckenna Kelley
    (American Gymnast)
  • Mckenna Berkley
    (American Model)
  • Mckenna Shoemaker
    (American Musician)
  • Mckenna Warnock
    (American Basketball Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Mckenna Brooks
    ("An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars," Film)
  • Dr. McKenna
    ("McKenna's World," Novel)
  • McKenna Raye
    ("Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," Film)
  • "McKenna"
    (Song)
  • "The McKenna Chronicles"
    (TV Series)

Places

  • McKenna College
    (Claremont, California, USA)
  • McKenna Creek
    (British Columbia, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Mckenna?

McKenna means “son of the handsome one” in Gaelic. People named McKenna are often seen as charming and attractive.

What Is the Origin of The Name Mckenna?

McKenna comes from the Gaelic surname “Mac Cionaoith,” which evolved over time. This name has roots in Ireland and Scotland, showcasing its rich linguistic heritage.

Mckenna Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Mckenna in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3182021#2912022#3262023
Top 3 Rankings#1772002#1882000#1932003

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Mckenna

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023326
(-35 from 2022)
940
(-144 from 2022)
0.05374
2022291
(+27 from 2021)
1084
(+61 from 2021)
0.06046
2021318
(-39 from 2020)
1023
(-110 from 2020)
0.05710
2020279
(+9 from 2019)
1133
(-19 from 2019)
0.06409
2019288
(-30 from 2018)
1152
(-109 from 2018)
0.06278
2018258
(-4 from 2017)
1261
(+7 from 2017)
0.06781
2017254
(-3 from 2016)
1254
No change from 2016
0.06638
2016251
(-2 from 2015)
1254
(-50 from 2015)
0.06478
2015249
(-16 from 2014)
1304
(-101 from 2014)
0.06684
2014233
(-17 from 2013)
1405
(-66 from 2013)
0.07182
2013216
(+11 from 2012)
1471
(+66 from 2012)
0.07631
2012227
(+11 from 2011)
1405
(+72 from 2011)
0.07244
2011238
(-10 from 2010)
1333
(-45 from 2010)
0.06879
2010228
(-12 from 2009)
1378
(-127 from 2009)
0.07028
2009216
(+5 from 2008)
1505
(-17 from 2008)
0.07432
2008221
(+5 from 2007)
1522
(-32 from 2007)
0.07307
2007226
(-9 from 2006)
1554
(-16 from 2006)
0.07342
2006217
(-6 from 2005)
1570
(-87 from 2005)
0.07510
2005211
(-9 from 2004)
1657
(+1 from 2004)
0.08164
2004202
(-9 from 2003)
1656
(-39 from 2003)
0.08207
2003193
(-16 from 2002)
1695
(-100 from 2002)
0.08448
2002177
(+17 from 2001)
1795
(+102 from 2001)
0.09089
2001194
(-6 from 2000)
1693
(-11 from 2000)
0.08546
2000188
(+10 from 1999)
1704
(+133 from 1999)
0.08538
1999198
(+14 from 1998)
1571
(+132 from 1998)
0.08070
1998212
(+14 from 1997)
1439
(+109 from 1997)
0.07423
1997226
(+3 from 1996)
1330
(+100 from 1996)
0.06966
1996229
(+30 from 1995)
1230
(+164 from 1995)
0.06415
1995259
(+123 from 1994)
1066
(+404 from 1994)
0.05548
1994382
(+228 from 1993)
662
(+286 from 1993)
0.03396
1993610
(-22 from 1992)
376
(-14 from 1992)
0.01907
1992588
(+330 from 1991)
390
(+181 from 1991)
0.01945
1991918
(+274 from 1990)
209
(+66 from 1990)
0.01028
19901192
(+359 from 1989)
143
(+52 from 1989)
0.00696
19891551
(-105 from 1988)
91
(-4 from 1988)
0.00457
19881446
(+619 from 1987)
95
(+42 from 1987)
0.00494
19872065
(-280 from 1986)
53
(-11 from 1986)
0.00283
19861785
(-210 from 1985)
64
(-12 from 1985)
0.00347
19851575
(+939 from 1984)
76
(+39 from 1984)
0.00412
19842514
(+207 from 1983)
37
(+5 from 1983)
0.00205
19832721
(-606 from 1982)
32
(-16 from 1982)
0.00179
19822115
(+1417 from 1981)
48
(+25 from 1981)
0.00265
19813532
(+3781 from 1979)
23
(+15 from 1979)
0.00129
19800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19797313
(+2337 from 1977)
8
(+3 from 1977)
0.00046
19780
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19779650
(-1493 from 1976)
5
(-1 from 1976)
0.00030
19768157
(+264 from 1973)
6
(+1 from 1973)
0.00038
19750
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19740
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19738421
(-128 from 1972)
5
No change from 1972
0.00032
19728293
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00031
19710
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19700
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19690
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19660
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19640
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19630
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19620
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0
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0.0000
19610
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
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0
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0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19570
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0
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0.0000
19560
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0
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0.0000
19550
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0
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0.0000
19540
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0
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0.0000
19530
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0
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0.0000
19520
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0
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0.0000
19510
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0
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0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19470
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0
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0.0000
19460
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0
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0.0000
19450
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0
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0.0000
19440
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0
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0.0000
19430
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0
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0.0000
19420
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0.0000
19410
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0
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0.0000
19400
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0
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0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
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0
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0.0000
18970
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0
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0.0000
18960
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0
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0.0000
18950
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0
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0.0000
18940
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0
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0.0000
18930
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0
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0.0000
18920
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0
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0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18890
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0
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0.0000
18880
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0
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0.0000
18870
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0
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0.0000
18860
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0
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0.0000
18850
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0
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0.0000
18840
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0
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0.0000
18830
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0.0000
18820
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0.0000
18810
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Mckenna

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#7262021#6072022#6352023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5272021#5042022#5702023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1892021#2222022#2802023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2022021#1952022#2052023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4292021#2212022#2172023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2962021#2962022#3022023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2822021#3772022#2972023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4472021#5102022#3992023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3132021#2652022#2672023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1632021#1962022#2092023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3872021#2982022#3972023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4312021#2072022#3922023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2722021#3142022#2602023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4242021#5782022#6782023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3432021#3492022#3872023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3582021#3062022#3582023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1772021#4322022#3792023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3412021#2652022#5112023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3492021#2312022#3102023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1972021#3492022#3012023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3372021#2212022#3262023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1642021#2982022#4142023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2452021#2312022#2202023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4092021#1932022#2402023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1982021#1572022#2692023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1882021#1292022#1722023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1492021#2942022#2032023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3362021#2622022#2792023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3772020#2392021#2352022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3172021#5172022#5962023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3082021#2332022#3662023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2672021#2992022#4302023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3642019#4242021#4782022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2622021#1592022#1762023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3962021#4032022#6762023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1942021#1592022#2182023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5612021#4722022#3632023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2092021#3062022#1772023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1252018#2132020#1222022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2552021#3902022#3372023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1272021#1482022#1192023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1682018#912020#1962021

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2732019#3132021#2992022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1272020#1252022#912023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2072016#2032017#762020

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1072017#1112018#1052022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1652020#2102022#1972023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#512011#652012#952013

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1742016#1892018#2142020

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2172013#1852018#1632023

Popularity Rankings for Mckenna in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3122017#3722022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4202020#3362021#3552022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8732017#9052022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Mckenna a Name for Boys or Girls?

McKenna is suitable for any gender, riding the wave of the trend towards more gender-neutral names.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Mckenna

Mckenna in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Mckenna Grace (Actress, born 2006): An American actress who has appeared in numerous films and TV series, including "Gifted" and "The Handmaid's Tale."
  • Mckenna Kelley (Gymnast, born 1997): An American gymnast who competed for the LSU Tigers and is the daughter of Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton.
  • Mckenna Berkley (Model, born 1994): An American model known for her work with major fashion brands and publications.
  • Mckenna Shoemaker (Musician, born 1990): An American singer-songwriter with a growing presence in the indie music scene.
  • Mckenna Warnock (Basketball Player, born 2001): An American college basketball player recognized for her performance with the University of Iowa Hawkeyes.
  • Mckenna Faith (Singer, born 1995): An American country singer-songwriter with several hit singles and albums.
  • Mckenna Kaelin (YouTuber, born 1995): An American YouTuber and social media influencer known for her beauty and lifestyle content.
  • Mckenna Brooks ("An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars," 2012 Film): A young gymnast striving to balance her training with her schoolwork.
  • Dr. McKenna ("McKenna's World," 2021 Novel): Follows a scientist's adventures in a dystopian future.
  • McKenna Raye ("Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," 2017 Film): A high school girl who gets transported into a video game.
  • "McKenna" (2016 Song): A heartfelt song about love and loss.
  • "The McKenna Chronicles" (2015 TV Series): Chronicles the life of a young woman navigating her career and relationships.
  • Mckenna Grace ("Designated Survivor," 2016 TV Series): Portrays the daughter of the U.S. President in this political drama.
  • McKenna Park (California, USA): A public park located in San Francisco, offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • McKenna City (Texas, USA): A small city in Grimes County, featuring historic buildings and local businesses.
  • McKenna Mountain (New Hampshire, USA): A mountain located in the White Mountains region, popular for hiking and scenic views.
  • McKenna College (Claremont, California, USA): A private liberal arts college part of the Claremont Colleges consortium.
  • McKenna Creek (British Columbia, Canada): A stream located in the Cariboo region, flowing into the Fraser River.
  • McKenna Park (New Zealand): A park located in Auckland, providing sports facilities and community areas.

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