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Kindra

♀ Girl

Pronounced KIN-druh /ˈkɪn.drə/Medium

Meaning: Kindra reads mainly as a spelling variant of Kendra, often glossed 'knowing; understanding' (a name whose own roots are debated), or as a modern coinage. Routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: A softer Kendra: Kindra reads as a variant often glossed 'knowing' (said 'KIN-druh'). Also a coinage for some, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningKindra reads mainly as a spelling variant of Kendra, often glossed 'knowing; understanding' (a name whose own roots are debated), or as a modern coinage. Routes uncertain here.
U.S. rank (2024)#12781 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,877

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719522024

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

As a girl's name Kindra reads mostly as a spelling variant of Kendra, commonly glossed 'knowing; understanding,' though that gloss is itself uncertain; for others it is a modern coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'KIN-druh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, Kendra-adjacent, and soft.

Did you know? Kindra sits beside Kendra, a name often read as 'knowing' or 'understanding' — though even Kendra's own roots are debated. For some it's simply a modern coinage, which we note (said 'KIN-druh').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Kindra — Kendra variant / coinage; 'knowing' gloss uncertain

Variations

KendraKyndraKindrah

Nicknames

KinKindy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kindra mean?

Kindra reads as a variant of Kendra ('knowing; understanding') or a modern coinage; the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kindra?

It's said KIN-druh /ˈkɪn.drə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kindra a boy or girl name?

Kindra is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kindra?

Kindra is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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