Origin
Swahili (Kenyan)
Syllables
3
Zodiac
Leo
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Kendaya is a name often given to girls. Ranked #16488 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Swahili (Kenyan) origin and traditionally means "Beautiful daughter of the people". It has 3 syllables.
The Story of Kendaya
Kendaya stems from Swahili roots meaning child or beauty. It celebrates African heritage and communal bonds. Today it appeals to parents wanting vibrant, meaningful names with global feel.
Popularity
Currently ranked #16488 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Ambitious and powerful.
Values stability.
Independent leader.
Cooperative and kind.
Zodiac & Astrology
Leo
Embodies radiant leadership.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Vibrant and community-centered aura.
Color Aura
Warm Amber
Element
Fire
Season
Summer
Gemstone
Topaz
Spirit Animal
Lion
Power Word
Unity
Energy Type
Fire × Summer
Personality & Traits
Charismatic
Draws people together.
Generous
Shares freely with others.
Confident
Embraces her strength.
Famous People Named Kendaya
Kendaya Jones
African community leader
Kendaya in Pop Culture
Kendaya
African Folktale Adaptation
Lady Kendaya
Fantasy Film
Historical Events
1975
Popular in East African naming.
2005
Spread to Western countries.
International Variations
Kendaya in Different Scripts
كندايا
Arabic
肯达亚
Chinese (Mandarin)
ケンダヤ
Japanese (Katakana)
켄다야
Korean
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Kendaya:
Kendaya Amani
Kendaya Zara
Kendaya Hope
Kendaya Nia
Kendaya Joy
Kendaya Faith
Kendaya Imani
Fun Facts & Trivia
Celebrates African roots.
Strong community vibe.
Rising in diaspora families.
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girlPronunciation
ken-DAY-uh
Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.