Kendra
Kendra is a distinctive choice, ranked #1229 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kendra in their class.
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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kendra in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #687, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Kendra
- 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.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kendra
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kendra
Almost certainly the only Kendra in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named Kendra
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