Kendra

Rank 701st Girl Name

In 2022, the name Kendra was 701st most popular baby name for girls and 1,339th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 416 babies were named Kendra in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 8,065 babies in the United States were named Kendra. Today, the average age of someone named Kendra is around 34 to 35 years old.

The name "Kendra" is not common today.

Nicknames for Kendra include Ken and Kenny.

Kendra Meaning & Origin

Kendra is of Old English origin and it typically means "knowledgeable" or "enthusiastic water baby," evoking a sense of wisdom and an affinity for nature's elements.

The name Kendra is described as persistently tenacious, confidently strong and vivaciously witty.

Pronunciation

Kendra is pronounced ken-dra in English. The name Kendra has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Kendra

The name Kendra is frequently used in literature and popular culture, such as Kendra Dumbledore in Harry Potter and Kendra Mason in the soap opera "The Young and the Restless".

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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