Makenya is of African origin, specifically from Kenya, and it means "a place of water." It is often used to represent a location of natural beauty and abundance. The name Makenya starts with the letter 'M,' which is the thirteenth letter of the alphabet. In numerology, this corresponds to the number 13 or 4 (depending on the system), which are associated with adaptability, originality, and innovation. Makenya has a total of eight letters and can be phonetically broken down into three syllables: Ma-ken-ya. It is pronounced as /ˌmækɛnʲɑː/.
Makenya had a peak year with 7 births in 2005. Otherwise, the number of babies named Makenya has hovered around 5 or 6 per year since 2004, with a total of 34 over this period.