Modern combination of La and Kendra, meaning greatest champion.
Lakendra is a modern American invention, likely created by combining the popular prefix 'La' with the name Kendra. Kendra itself has roots in English and Germanic traditions, often associated with the Old English name Cyneheard, meaning 'royal power,' or the Gaelic 'Ceannard,' meaning 'leader' or 'champion.'
Fewer than 5 girls were named Lakendra in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
