Kendra is a distinctive choice, ranked #1353 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kendra in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1353
US Rank #687
About the Name Kendra
Kendra is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 265 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #608 in 2008 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Kendra is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #687, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kendra
Unlikely. With around 24 UK babies named Kendra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kendra in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Kendra is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 265 places over the last five years to #1353 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Kendra is more popular in the US (#687) than in the UK (#1353). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Kendra include: Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra — Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra (SBKK) is an Indian cultural institution which runs a school for music, dance and performing arts in New Delhi.; Kendra Smith — Kendra Smith is an American musician who was a founding member of The Dream Syndicate, a member of Opal, and later recorded as a solo artist.; Kendra Moore — Kendra Moore is an American politician who has served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives since January 9, 2023..
Kendra ranks #687 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
24
UK babies named Kendra (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 265 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kendra
Likely around 1 other Kendra in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Kendra
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra (SBKK) is an Indian cultural institution which runs a school for music, dance and performing arts in New Delhi. It was founded by Sumitra Charat Ram in 1952, and imparts training in Indian classical dance styles and music, including Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Chhau, Hindustani Classical music, both Vocal and Instrumental.
Kendra Moore is an American politician who has served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives since January 9, 2023. She represents Arkansas' 23rd House district.