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 |
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TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |