Rising since 2015, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Cedra since 1973
Babies named Cedra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Cedra is a rare and modern American name. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, but remained obscure for decades. Starting around 2015, its use began to increase, and it reached its peak rank of 14,942 in 2025, with about 1 in every 321,453 newborn girls given the name. The name's trajectory is clearly rising, reflecting a broader trend toward unique, vowel-ending names for girls. Despite its rarity, Cedra has no recorded top states, indicating it is spread thinly across the country. Its meaning is uncertain, adding to its air of mystery.
Cedra first appeared in the United States in the 1970s and is widely considered a modern coinage, likely created as a variant of the name Cydra (itself a modern invention) or as a feminine twist on names like Cedric. Its spelling resembles words like 'cedar' the tree, but no direct botanical connection is attested. The name remains rare, with recorded usage largely confined to the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cee, Ceddy
Sibling names for Cedra
Names that share Cedra's style, for a brother or sister.
