Mikenna
Meaning of Mikenna
Mikenna (pronounced /mɪˈkɛnə/) is a contemporary feminine variation of the Irish Gaelic name McKenna, itself derived from Mac Cionaoith—“son of Cionaodh,” with Cionaodh combining cían (“ancient”) and aoidh (“fire”), roughly meaning “born of fire.” First entering the U.S. top 1,000 in 1985 with just five recorded births, Mikenna has maintained a modest yet steady presence ever since, peaking in the mid-2000s before settling at nine newborns (rank 941) in 2024. This gentle rarity lends the name a singular warmth, much like the lone diya glowing at Diwali, casting hopeful light across dusky rooms. Its three syllables—mih-KEN-uh—flow with a melodic grace that calls to mind distant tabla rhythms at twilight. Parents drawn to Mikenna often envision their daughters as sparks of creativity and renewal, akin to monsoon clouds reviving parched fields. And though it may occasionally prompt a “Michael?” at the school gate, the name endures with an assured spark of individuality.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as mih-KEN-uh (/mɪˈkɛnə/)
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