Kaiya vs Kendra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaiya

Girl #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Scandinavian (from Katherine)

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Japanese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#855
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Kay

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Kendra

Girl #687 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal power, wise ruler"

Origin: English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#687
Total SSA Count
412
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

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Popularity Comparison

Kaiya Rank #855
Kendra Rank #687

Kendra is more popular, ranked #687 vs #855 for Kaiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaiya ___

  • Kaiya Rose
  • Kaiya Mae
  • Kaiya Jade
  • Kaiya Lynn
  • Kaiya Belle
  • Kaiya Grace

Kendra ___

  • Kendra Marie
  • Kendra Lynn
  • Kendra Nicole
  • Kendra Renee
  • Kendra Grace
  • Kendra Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kaiya

Mia Aria Kai Nova Luna

If you choose Kendra

Brittany Tiffany Devon Jordan Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaiya or Kendra more popular?

Kendra is more popular, ranked #687 compared to Kaiya at #855 in the United States.

What do Kaiya and Kendra mean?

Kaiya means "pure, chaste" (Scandinavian (from Katherine) origin). Kendra means "royal power, wise ruler" (English/Welsh origin).

Are Kaiya and Kendra boy or girl names?

Kaiya is primarily a girl name. Kendra is primarily a girl name.

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