Mackenzi: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ahck-ehnz-ee
Origin: United States
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Son of coinneach

Mackenzi is a variant of the name McKenzie, which originated from the Scottish surname "MacKenzie. " The name is derived from the Gaelic "MacCoinnich, " meaning "son of Coinneach, " where Coinneach is a personal name meaning "vicar" or "priest. " Over time, the use of Mackenzi has become more widespread, particularly in the United States, where it is often used as a given name. The name Mackenzi conveys a sense of strength and heritage, reflecting its Scottish roots.

Mackenzi Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Mackenzi is currently #6283 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Mackenzi is currently #3567 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Mackenzi is currently #3055 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Mackenzi is currently #1706 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Mackenzi is currently #3141 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Mackenzi is currently #1763 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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