girl's name
Kentra
KEN-truh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 33
Kentra is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1978, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kentra Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Kentra?
In 1996, Kentra was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kentra
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kentra Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kentra over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kentra
- English KEN-truh
Sibling Names for Kentra
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kentra — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kentra
How popular is the name Kentra?
In 1996, Kentra was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kentra a girl's or a boy's name?
Kentra is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kentra?
Kentra has 2 syllables.
When was Kentra most popular?
Kentra peaked in 1978, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.