Cedra

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Pronounced SED-rah /ˈsɛd.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Arabic sidra, 'a lote tree' (a blessed tree in Islamic tradition), and the Latin cedrus, 'a cedar tree'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lote tree; a cedar: Cedra is Arabic/Latin. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'SED-rah').

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Origin LowArabic, Latin

MeaningVariously from the Arabic sidra, 'a lote tree' (a blessed tree in Islamic tradition), and the Latin cedrus, 'a cedar tree'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#15387 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 116

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cedra comes variously from the Arabic sidra, 'a lote tree' (a blessed tree in Islamic tradition), and the Latin cedrus, 'a cedar tree' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'SED-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-lote-tree-and-a-cedar at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Cedra is variously 'a lote tree' (Arabic sidra, a blessed tree) and 'a cedar' (Latin cedrus) — a crisp, botanical name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SED-rah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Cedra — Arabic/Latin; routes layered

Variations

SidraCedarSedra

Nicknames

Ced

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cedra mean?

Cedra is variously Arabic 'a lote tree' (sidra) and Latin 'a cedar'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cedra?

It's said SED-rah /ˈsɛd.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cedra a boy or girl name?

Cedra is a girl's name.

How popular is Cedra?

Cedra is a very rare name in the U.S.