Kedar
Pronunciation: [ k-EED-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kedar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.
Over 549 babies have been named Kedar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kedar is past its peak , currently ranked #9,438 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,438
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Kedar
Kedar is a boy name .
Kedar is currently ranked #9,438 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kedar include Ked, Key, Keie, and Kedkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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