Isma vs Kendre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isma

Girl #12,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"safeguarded, protected by God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,363
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Isma Rank #12,363
Kendre Rank #6,546

Kendre is more popular, ranked #6546 vs #12363 for Isma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isma ___

  • Isma Nour
  • Isma Fatima
  • Isma Layla
  • Isma Amira
  • Isma Sara
  • Isma Yasmin

Kendre ___

  • Kendre James
  • Kendre Lee
  • Kendre Michael
  • Kendre Ray
  • Kendre Andre
  • Kendre Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isma

Amina Zara Layla Yasmin Ibrahim

If you choose Kendre

Kendall Kyler Kamari Kali Kobe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isma or Kendre more popular?

Kendre is more popular, ranked #6546 compared to Isma at #12363 in the United States.

What do Isma and Kendre mean?

Isma means "safeguarded, protected by God" (Arabic origin). Kendre means "royal power" (Old English origin).

Are Isma and Kendre boy or girl names?

Isma is primarily a girl name. Kendre is primarily a boy name.

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