Beloved or fiery
Kedra is a modern American invention, likely created as a feminine form of Kedrick or a blend of names like Kendra and Keira. It is sometimes associated with the Gaelic word for 'beloved' or the Welsh 'ced' meaning 'gift'. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, contemporary feel while remaining phonetically familiar.
Less common today
Kedra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,587 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
