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Quick answerKadra is derived from Arabic roots meaning "powerful" or "mighty," related to the word "qadr" (قدر) which signifies strength and divine power.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,458
TrendVintage
Peak year1976
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic/Horn of Africa
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 1
Global rank#4,348

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kadra

Kadra is derived from Arabic roots meaning "powerful" or "mighty," related to the word "qadr" (قدر) which signifies strength and divine power.

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Etymology

Kadra is derived from Arabic roots meaning "powerful" or "mighty," related to the word "qadr" (قدر) which signifies strength and divine power. The name is primarily used in Islamic and Arabic-speaking cultures, particularly in Somalia, Ethiopia, and the broader Horn of Africa region, where it has been borne by historical figures and communities.

Kadra currently ranks #16,458 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.

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