Greatest champion or high hill
Kendra is a modern English name with debated origins. It is often considered a feminine form of Kendrick, which derives from the Welsh 'Cynwrig' meaning 'greatest champion' or the Old English 'Cyneric' meaning 'royal power'. Alternatively, it may be linked to the Gaelic 'Ceannadach' or the Old English word for a high hill.
About 320 girls were named Kendra in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Kendra — far less common.
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