Kudura
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "small ball" or "pearl".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kudura. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kudura today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kudura births was 1974 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kudura. 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 Kudura. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1974
5 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1974 SSA rank
#5,645
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Kudura: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kudura 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 Kudura during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kudura
The name Kudura has its origins in ancient Mesopotamia, specifically in the Sumerian language of the Fertile Crescent region. It is believed to have first emerged around the 3rd millennium BCE. The name Kudura is derived from the Sumerian words "ku," meaning "to shine" or "to be bright," and "dura," meaning "everlasting" or "eternal." Thus, the name Kudura can be interpreted as "eternal brilliance" or "everlasting light."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kudura can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature from ancient Mesopotamia. In this epic, Kudura is mentioned as the name of a divine being associated with the sun and celestial bodies. This suggests that the name held sacred connotations in ancient Sumerian culture.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which lasted from around 2350 BCE to 2150 BCE, the name Kudura gained popularity among the ruling classes. One notable figure from this period was Kudura-Enlil, a high-ranking official and military commander who served under King Naram-Sin. Kudura-Enlil's name is inscribed on several clay tablets and monuments from the time, providing evidence of the name's usage.
In the later Babylonian period, the name Kudura continued to be used, particularly among the priestly classes and those associated with the worship of celestial deities. One famous bearer of the name was Kudura-Nahunte, a Babylonian astronomer and astrologer who lived around the 6th century BCE. Kudura-Nahunte is credited with making significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the development of early astronomical calculations.
Another noteworthy figure with the name Kudura was Kudura-Mabug, a ruler of the ancient city-state of Mabug (modern-day Syria) who lived in the 8th century BCE. Kudura-Mabug is renowned for his efforts in promoting trade and cultural exchange between the various kingdoms and civilizations of the region.
In the ancient Persian Empire, the name Kudura also found its way into the royal family. Kudura-Ishthuwigu was a Persian prince who lived in the 5th century BCE and was known for his military prowess and leadership during the reign of King Darius I.
While the name Kudura has its roots in ancient Mesopotamian civilizations, it has persisted through various cultures and time periods, albeit with varying levels of popularity. The name's association with celestial bodies and its connotations of everlasting brilliance have likely contributed to its enduring appeal across different eras and regions.
People
Kudura + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kudura 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
Kudura: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kudura?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kudura 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kudura a common name?
We classify Kudura as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kudura most popular?
The single biggest year for Kudura was 1974, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kudura is about 48 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 Kudura in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kudura a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kudura in the SSA data are male. 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 Kudura still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kudura 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 Kudura 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 have Kudura as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.