Greatest; combination of Ma- and Kendra
Makendra is a modern American invention likely created by blending the prefix 'Ma-' with the established name Kendra. While Kendra has roots meaning 'greatest champion' or 'high hill', Makendra functions as a unique contemporary variant. It follows the 20th-century trend of adding melodic prefixes to traditional names to create a distinct identity.
Less common today
Makendra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,101 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
