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1962

First Year

2003

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#2795

Peak Rank

548

Total Count

37

Years Active

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## The Story of Kedra

The earliest SSA record of Kedra as a baby girl name dates back to 1962, when 7 babies received it. 1979 was its biggest year on record, with 31 newborns named Kedra — #2,795 in the national rankings. About 35% of every Kedra on record arrived during the 1970s, its defining decade. Kedra last appeared in the published SSA data in 2003, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 548 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1960s to the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Kedra

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kedra is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Cadra
* [Ketra](/ketra)
* Cadre
* [Kadri](/kadri)
* Curragh
* Katra
* Khatri
* Cowdery
* Cadera
* Cowdrey
* Catra
* [Kara](/kara)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Kedra

What does the name Kedra mean?

Kedra is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1962\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kedra in 2026?

In 2026, Kedra ranks #13,843 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kedra most popular?

Kedra reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #2,795 that year with 31 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kedra most popular?

Kedra has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Georgia, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kedra.

Is Kedra a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kedra is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Kedra?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kedra include Jonetta, Sheria, Chrissa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧JonettaPeak #2795](/jonetta)[👧SheriaPeak #2795](/sheria)[👧ChrissaPeak #2795](/chrissa)[👧ShemeikaPeak #2795](/shemeika)[👧NadiyahPeak #2795](/nadiyah)[👧KeilynPeak #2796](/keilyn)[👧LadejaPeak #2796](/ladeja)[👧ShaiannePeak #2796](/shaianne)

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## About the name Kedra 

Kedra is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 548 births in the dataset. Kedra's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #2,795\. Use the chart and map above to compare Kedra's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1979 → ](/year/1979)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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