NAME PROFILE

Mackay

Derived from Sanskrit, it means 'young girl' or 'daughter'; it represents a spirit of eternal youth, grace, and a vibrant curiosity for the world.

Key Stats

Total births297
GenderMale (4% / 96%)
Peak year2012
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded2012
Most recent2014
Syllables2
OriginIndian, African
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

UT — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Kanya King (Founder of the MOBO Awards) · Kanya Sesser (Professional skateboarder and model) · Kanya Bennett (Civil rights attorney and policy expert) · Kanya D'Almeida (Commonwealth Short Story Prize winner) · Kanya Rattanapetch (Thai actress and model)

Nicknames & Diminutives

KaniKayYaYa

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