Modern American creation, possibly related to Kendra or Shakeria
Shakedra is a modern invented name primarily used within African American communities. It likely follows the 20th-century trend of combining rhythmic prefixes like 'Sha-' with established names or suffixes such as 'Kendra' or '-edra'. Because it is a contemporary creation, it does not have a single traditional etymological root.
Less common today
Shakedra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,421 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
