Kendra
How to say it: KEN-druh · /ˈkɛndrə/
Possibly a feminine form of Ken/Kenneth, from Gaelic 'Cinaed' meaning 'born of fire'. Also linked to Welsh 'Cynddylan'.
Kendra was the 783rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 320 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are down about 66% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #966 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #783 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 320 |
| Share of births | 1 in 10,360 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −66% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #966 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,126 among girls’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Known from earlier decades, Kendra peaked in the 1980s. Far from that peak now, continued slipping looks likely.
What goes with it
Clipped and crisp, Kendra has a firm sound. Kayla pairs well in style.
Nicknames
- Ken
- Kennie
- Kenny
Honouring a Kendra in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kendra is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Welsh.
In France: #1,126 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Kendra
- Kendra Harrison (born 1992)American hurdler
- Kendra Wilkinson (born 1985)American television personality
- Kendra Sunderland (born 1995)American pornographic actress
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