Makana is an uncommon and unique given name of Hawaiian origin, meaning "gift" or "endowed with gifts". It is derived from the Hawaiian word 'makani', which translates to "wind". The name Makana is often used for both boys and girls, reflecting its unisex nature. It is pronounced as Ma-ka-na, with a stress on the first syllable.
Makana has had varied popularity over the years, with peak birth years being 2002, 2003, and 2023, each having 19 or more births. The name's usage has been steadily declining since its peak in the early 2000s, with only 7 births recorded in both 2020 and 2021.