Holding steady.
Popularity of Kedra since 1962
Babies named Kedra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 194 |
| 1980s | 194 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kedra is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1962, a time when many creative respellings and feminizations were emerging. It saw its highest usage in 1979, but even then it never cracked the top 1,000, remaining an uncommon choice. Over the decades, its trajectory has been stable, with no significant resurgence or decline. The name's origins are uncertain: it may be a feminine form of Kedrick (itself a variant of Kendrick) or a respelling of Kendra. Due to its scarcity, no top states are associated with Kedra, and it has no known famous bearers. Parents drawn to short, modern-sounding names with a strong 'K' sound might appreciate Kedra's simplicity and rarity.
The name Kedra first appeared in U.S. records in 1962, with peak usage in the 1970s. It may be a feminization of Kedrick, itself a variant of Kendrick, or a respelling of Kendra. The etymology is unclear, and it is best classified as a modern English coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keddie, Ked
Variants: Kedrah, Kedra
Sibling names for Kedra
Names that share Kedra's style, for a brother or sister.
