
The short answer
Kendra is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine form of Ken or Kendrick." It ranked #849 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine form of Ken or Kendrick. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kendra ranked #849 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #849 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kendra mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kendra a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: feminine form of Ken or Kendrick.
Is Kendra a popular name?
Kendra ranked #849 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kendra a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kendra appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kendra — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.