All about the name

Kennetra

Female

« Kennetra is an American female given name created by author Anne Rice for her novel "The Queen of the Damned." It has no specific meaning or etymology, but is now occasionally chosen by parents inspired by popular culture despite its fictional origin. »

#37500 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Kennetra is a unique and uncommon female given name of American origin. It is believed to have been created by author Anne Rice for one of her characters in the novel "The Queen of the Damned," published in 1988. The name Kennetra does not have a specific meaning or etymology associated with it, as it was not derived from any existing names or words. Instead, it is a purely fictional creation by Anne Rice. However, fans and enthusiasts of her works often attribute various meanings to the name based on the character's personality traits and storylines. Despite its fictional origin, Kennetra has gained some popularity in recent years as parents have chosen to give their daughters this distinctive name inspired by popular culture. While it may not have a historical or linguistic background, Kennetra remains a unique and memorable choice for a girl's name.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Kennetra since 1880

Total births
38
Total since 1880
Peak year
1992
7 births
in 1992
7
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years