Keedra
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a variation of Keadra.
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Keedra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Keedra today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keedra births was 1973 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keedra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Keedra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
1973
6 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1990 SSA rank
#14,048
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Keedra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keedra from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Keedra remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keedra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Keedra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keedra
The name Keedra is a relatively modern creation with no clear historical origins. It appears to be a variant or derivative of the name Keira, which itself is a Scottish Gaelic form of the Irish name Ciar, meaning "black" or "dark-featured."
The earliest recorded uses of the name Keedra seem to date back to the late 20th century, likely emerging as a creative spelling or adaptation inspired by the more traditional Keira. However, there are no definitive records of its initial coining or the reasoning behind the specific spelling variation.
Due to its recent inception, there are no known historical figures or notable individuals from ancient times who bore the name Keedra. The lack of documented usage in historical texts, religious scriptures, or records from previous eras further reinforces its modern origins.
Nonetheless, a few individuals with the first name Keedra have achieved some level of recognition or prominence in various fields over the past few decades. Among them are Keedra Holt, an American politician and former member of the Georgia House of Representatives, born in 1973. Another is Keedra McIver, an American actress and model known for her roles in films and television shows in the 2000s.
Additionally, Keedra Dunn is an American singer and songwriter who has released several albums in the R&B and soul genres since the late 1990s. Keedra Blankenship is a former professional basketball player from the United States who played in the WNBA for teams like the Sacramento Monarchs and the Los Angeles Sparks in the early 2000s.
While the name Keedra may lack a rich historical tapestry, its increasing popularity in recent times suggests a growing appreciation for its unique sound and spelling, perhaps reflecting a broader trend toward more creative and individualized name choices in modern society.
People
Keedra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keedra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keedra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keedra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keedra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Keedra a common name?
We classify Keedra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keedra most popular?
The single biggest year for Keedra was 1973, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keedra is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Keedra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keedra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keedra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Keedra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keedra in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Keedra can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Keedra?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.