Mckenzi is an intriguing and unique given name of American origin. It is derived from the Scottish surname McKenzie, which originally meant 'son of Kenneth.' The name gained popularity as a female name in recent years due to its modern appeal and distinctive spelling. The name Mckenzi is pronounced /mɛkˈɛnziː/, with emphasis on the third syllable. As it contains two consonants adjacent to each other, it offers opportunities for creative nicknames such as Kenzi orKenzie.
The popularity of the name Mckenzi appears to have peaked between 1996 and 2007, with a high of 95 births in 1996. Since then, there has been a steady decline, reaching a low of 9 births in 2022 and 2023. Overall, from 1978 to 2023, there were a total of 2010 Mckenzi births.