| Meaning | knowing, wise |
| Origin | English, German, Welsh |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ken-dra |
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.
| Kenadra |
| Kyndra |
| Kendrea |
| Kendri |
| Kendall |
| Kendrah |
| Kenna |
| Kenzie |
| Kennedy |
| Kelly |
| Katherine |
| Kimberly |
| Karen |
| Kristen |
| Katie |
| Kylie |
| Ken |
| Kenny |
| Keni |
| Dre |
| 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 |
| 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 |