Kendra
Pronunciation: [ k-EHNDR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kendra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 350 babies have been named Kendra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kendra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,071 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,071
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kendra is also used as a girl name, ranked #687.
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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, Kend, Kendy, Kendie, Key, Keie, and Kenkins. 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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