Kendaya
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Kendaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 5 babies have been named Kendaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kendaya is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #40,196 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #40,196
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Greek origin
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Hawaiian origin
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About the Name Kendaya
Kendaya is a girl name .
Kendaya is currently ranked #40,196 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kendaya include Ken, Kend, Kendy, Kendie, Aya, Ayay, Ayaie, Key, Keie, and Kenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kendaya include Kendall, Kendra, Kendal, Kendyl . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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