Girl
Kendra
knowing, wise
About Kendra
Kendra projects an image of polished professionalism combined with understated warmth. This name gained prominence in recent decades, establishing itself as a solid, reliable choice that never feels overdone. Kendra possesses a certain maturity, making it ideal for parents who envision their daughter as a future leader or professional. The name's structure—strong consonants bookending softer middle sounds—creates a pleasing balance between authority and approachability. Kendra travels well internationally, with pronunciation that translates smoothly across languages and cultures. It's the sort of name that looks impressive on both a preschool cubby and a business card. There's an efficiency to Kendra, a no-nonsense quality that suggests competence and capability while maintaining feminine grace and social ease.
Popularity of the Name Kendra
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | #949 | ||||
| 1947 | #912 | ||||
| 1948 | #981 | ||||
| 1950 | #930 | ||||
| 1951 | #878 | ||||
| 1952 | #959 | ||||
| 1953 | #843 | ||||
| 1954 | #900 | ||||
| 1955 | #831 | ||||
| 1956 | #622 | ||||
| 1957 | #690 | ||||
| 1958 | #698 | ||||
| 1959 | #617 | ||||
| 1960 | #588 | ||||
| 1961 | #520 | ||||
| 1962 | #508 | ||||
| 1963 | #477 | ||||
| 1964 | #491 | ||||
| 1965 | #444 | ||||
| 1966 | #332 | ||||
| 1967 | #305 | ||||
| 1968 | #330 | ||||
| 1969 | #307 | ||||
| 1970 | #267 | ||||
| 1971 | #202 | ||||
| 1972 | #200 | ||||
| 1973 | #204 | ||||
| 1974 | #178 | ||||
| 1975 | #173 | ||||
| 1976 | #157 | ||||
| 1977 | #152 | ||||
| 1978 | #145 | ||||
| 1979 | #137 | ||||
| 1980 | #154 | ||||
| 1981 | #152 | ||||
| 1982 | #163 | ||||
| 1983 | #172 | ||||
| 1984 | #150 | ||||
| 1985 | #154 | ||||
| 1986 | #101 | ||||
| 1987 | #77 | ||||
| 1988 | #80 | ||||
| 1989 | #99 | ||||
| 1990 | #117 | ||||
| 1991 | #118 | #278 | #133 | ||
| 1992 | #125 | #359 | #124 | ||
| 1993 | #128 | #165 | #114 | ||
| 1994 | #126 | #186 | #120 | ||
| 1995 | #133 | #206 | #115 | ||
| 1996 | #136 | #171 | #90 | ||
| 1997 | #153 | #260 | #116 | ||
| 1998 | #154 | #103 | |||
| 1999 | #170 | #366 | #113 | ||
| 2000 | #187 | #365 | #501 | #119 | |
| 2001 | #211 | #687 | #128 | ||
| 2002 | #227 | #151 | |||
| 2003 | #259 | #353 | #171 | ||
| 2004 | #272 | #160 | |||
| 2005 | #262 | #399 | #114 | ||
| 2006 | #244 | #896 | #334 | #858 | #185 |
| 2007 | #200 | #665 | #439 | #586 | #175 |
| 2008 | #236 | #601 | #327 | #633 | #236 |
| 2009 | #239 | #651 | #282 | #612 | #231 |
| 2010 | #207 | #649 | #276 | ||
| 2011 | #293 | #770 | #862 | #248 | |
| 2012 | #386 | #336 | |||
| 2013 | #189 | #345 | |||
| 2014 | #258 | #968 | #386 | ||
| 2015 | #341 | #862 | #419 | ||
| 2016 | #347 | #951 | #446 | ||
| 2017 | #430 | #526 | |||
| 2018 | #498 | #473 | |||
| 2019 | #586 | #604 | |||
| 2020 | #551 | #546 | |||
| 2021 | #649 | #718 | |||
| 2022 | #703 | #805 | |||
| 2023 | #739 | #944 | #857 | ||
| 2024 | #686 | #584 | |||
| 2025 | #849 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kendra
- Kenadra
- Kyndra
- Kendrea
- Kendri
Names Similar to Kendra
Nicknames for Kendra
- Ken
- Kenny
- Keni
- Dre
Famous People Named Kendra
| Kendra Harrison | American track and field athlete |
| Kendra Lust | American pornographic actress |
| Kendra Scott | American jewelry designer |
| Kendra Smith | American singer-songwriter |
| Kendra Todd | American real estate investor and television personality |
| Kendra Sunderland | American former adult film actress |
| Kendra Spears | American fashion model |
| Kendra Wilkinson | Canadian softball player |
| Kendra Faye | American singer |
| Kendra James | American actress |
| Kendra Leigh Timmins | Canadian actress |
| Kendra Andrews | American sports journalist |
| Kendra Shaw | American author |
| Kendra Elliot | American author |
| Kendra Stabler | American radio host |
| Kendra Black | Italian singer-songwriter |
| Kendra Y. Mims | American journalist |
| Kendra Heimbuck | American judoka |
Characters Named Kendra
| Kendra Dumbledore | Harry Potter series |
| Kendra Young | Buffy the Vampire Slayer series |
| Kendra Daniels | Dead Space video game series |
| Kendra Mason | Grey's Anatomy television series |
| Kendra Shayne | Guiding Light soap opera |
| Kendra Saunders | DC Comics character |
| Kendra Burke | The Vampire Diaries television series |
| Kendra McDaid | Casualty television series |
| Kendra Simmons | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. television series |
| Kendra Krystal | Power Rangers Dino Fury television series |
| Kendra Shaw | Stargate SG-1 television series |