Modern American blend, possibly meaning great or possessing goodness
Kendarius is a contemporary American invention, likely created by blending the prefix 'Ken-' (often associated with Kenneth, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire') with the suffix '-darius' (from the Persian name Dareios, meaning 'possessing goodness'). It follows a pattern of rhythmic, multi-syllabic names popular in African American naming traditions.
Less common today
Kendarius isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,572 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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