Kenda Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKEN-duh / /ˈkɛn.də/African; English
Meaning
African: a form of the name Kendra; English: a modern invented name
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Kenda is often associated with African origins, where it may be a variation of Kendra. In English-speaking countries, it emerged as a modern name, gaining popularity in the late 20th century. It reflects a trend towards unique and creative names during that period. The name is relatively uncommon but has a pleasant sound that appeals to many parents.
Trend Summary
Kenda has seen limited use in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kenda
- Kendra
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kenda was first seen in the United States in 1941. Kenda has ranked as high as #1048 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Kenda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kenda (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1953 | 41 |
| 1954 | 24 |
| 1955 | 30 |
| 1956 | 29 |
| 1957 | 33 |
| 1958 | 61 |
| 1959 | 50 |
| 1960 | 56 |
| 1961 | 58 |
| 1962 | 61 |
| 1963 | 72 |
| 1964 | 80 |
| 1965 | 64 |
| 1966 | 60 |
| 1967 | 66 |
| 1968 | 62 |
| 1969 | 46 |
| 1970 | 63 |
| 1971 | 61 |
| 1972 | 51 |
| 1973 | 49 |
| 1974 | 54 |
| 1975 | 45 |
| 1976 | 41 |
| 1977 | 63 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1979 | 40 |
| 1980 | 50 |
| 1981 | 45 |
| 1982 | 38 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1984 | 36 |
| 1985 | 33 |
| 1986 | 29 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 28 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 10 |