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Kendra

Pronunciation: [ k-EHNDR-uh ]

Boy Name #21,071 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kendra is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHNDR-uh.

Parents who love the name Kendra often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#21,071
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ken Key Kenie Kendie

Also a Girl Name

Kendra is also used as a girl name, ranked #687.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kendra

Is Kendra a boy or girl name?
Kendra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21071. As a girl name, it is ranked #687. Kendra is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Kendra?
Kendra is pronounced k-EHNDR-uh.
How popular is the name Kendra?
Kendra is currently ranked #21071 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kendra?
Common nicknames for Kendra include Ken, Key, Kenie, and Kendie.
Is Kendra a common or rare name?
Kendra is an uncommon name, ranked #21071 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kendra

Kendra is a boy name .

Is Kendra a boy or girl name? Kendra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,071 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #687. Kendra is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kendra is currently ranked #21,071 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kendra include Ken, Key, Kenie, and Kendie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Kendra include Kendrick, Kendall, Kendrix, Kendry, Kendell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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