Kandra Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAN-dra / /ˈkændrə/English; Slavic
Meaning
English: derived from Kendra; Slavic: a variant of Katerina
Historical & Cultural Background
Kandra is often considered a modern variation of the name Kendra, which gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century. The name Kendra itself is thought to be a feminine form of the name Ken, which has Old English roots. In Slavic cultures, Kandra may be seen as a variant of Katerina, linking it to the well-known name Catherine. The name has not been widely used historically, making it a more contemporary choice.
Trend Summary
Kandra is a relatively uncommon name in the United States, with limited popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kandria
- Kendria
International Variants
- Kandira (Turkish)
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kandra was first seen in the United States in 1947. Kandra has ranked as high as #1105 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Kandra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kandra (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1950 | 22 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 20 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 33 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 52 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 51 |
| 1987 | 50 |
| 1988 | 60 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 45 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |