Mckenah
Irish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mckenah
Mckenah is a modern American variant spelling of McKenna, derived from the Irish surname Mac Cionnaith, meaning "son of Cionnaith" (Cionnaith possibly meaning "fair" or "comely" in Old Irish).
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Etymology
Mckenah is a modern American variant spelling of McKenna, derived from the Irish surname Mac Cionnaith, meaning "son of Cionnaith" (Cionnaith possibly meaning "fair" or "comely" in Old Irish). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Ireland, with no significant historical religious association, though it has gained popularity as a given name since the late 20th century.
Mckenah currently ranks #18,634 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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