Lakendra
Lakendra is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix La- and Kendra, meaning 'greatest champion' or 'high hill'.
Origin and history
Lakendra is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Kendra. It emerged in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a broader trend of inventive, modern naming practices. While it saw steady usage in previous decades, it is rarely given to newborns today.
Popularity in the United States
2,289 babies in the United States have been named Lakendra since 1880. It ranks #3680 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27.6 %)
- AL (11.5 %)
- GA (9.6 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- LA (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 225 |
| 1980-1990 | 968 |
| 1990-2000 | 762 |
| 2000-2010 | 264 |
| 2010-2019 | 65 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Kendra, Kenie, Kenna
Fun facts
- Lakendra combines the invented prefix 'La-' with Kendra, a name of Celtic and Old English origins.
- The name enjoyed its highest adoption in the United States during the late 1970s through the 1990s.