Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Kendrah since 1976
Babies named Kendrah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kendrah's real moment was 1979.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 137 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kendrah is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1976, a time when inventive names with fashionable endings were gaining popularity. It saw its highest usage in 1979, the peak year for the name, but has since declined steadily, especially from 2010 onward. Although it never ranked among the top 1,000 names, its brief burst of use reflects the creative naming trends of the 1970s. Kendrah is likely a variant of Kendra, which itself was popularized in the mid-20th century. The trajectory of Kendrah shows a steep drop after its early peak, and today it is a rare choice, making it stand out as distinctive but not widely used.
Kendrah is a modern coinage that emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a feminine variant of Kenneth (of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire') or as a blend of names like Ken and Sandra. It fits a pattern of invented names ending in -dra popular in the 1970s, such as Kendra and Alandra. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1976 and saw a brief spike in usage around 1979 before declining.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny, Kendy
Variants: Kendra
Sibling names for Kendrah
Names that share Kendrah's style, for a brother or sister.
