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Kendra

The name Kendra peaked for boys at #1942 in 1989. Kendra is also used for girls, ranking #849 in 2025.

The name Kendra is a girl's name of English origin meaning "handsome or knowing".

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Kendra was once seen as a feminization of Kenneth -- but it's now firmly established as a standalone. American parents can't seem to make up their mind about it though: it was one of 2013's fastest-rising names, entering the Top 200 for the first time since 2000, but then it tumbled again. 
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Today, Kendra is settling into fashionable classic territory, still an attractive choice for families looking to honor an ancestral Kenneth.

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The name Kendra is currently ranked #849 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #77 in 1987. The name is most popular in Texas, South Dakota, and Rhode Island. Kendra is occasionally used for boys in 2013.

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