Kendra
Kendra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛkΙndΙΉΙ/
Meaning and origin of Kendra
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
Coined in the latter half of the twentieth century, presumably a blend of Kenneth + Sandra.
How popular is Kendra?
Since 1880, 98,438 girls and 350 boys in the U.S. have been named Kendra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #77 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #1942 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #849 for girls, with 320 babies given the name.
Names similar to Kendra
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Kendra
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Kendra FAQ
What does the name Kendra mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. Coined in the latter half of the twentieth century, presumably a blend of Kenneth + Sandra.
How popular is the name Kendra?
Since 1880, 98,438 girls and 350 boys in the U.S. have been named Kendra (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #77 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #1942 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #849 for girls, with 320 babies given the name.
Is Kendra a boy or girl name?
Kendra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 98,438 girls and 350 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.