Kedar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kedar means 'black' or 'dark-skinned' and is associated with strength and wisdom.
Meaning of the Name Kedar
Kedar is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'qadar', which means 'black' or 'dark-skinned'. In the Bible, Kedar was the second son of Ishmael, who became the ancestor of an Arabian tribe. This name is associated with strength, resilience, and wisdom. Kedar also has significance in Hindu mythology, where he is believed to be a son of Lord Krishna.
Popularity of the Name Kedar
The popularity for the name Kedar peaked in popularity in the year 1998 with 33 births, which ranked number 6,124 out of 25,727 unique names for that year. Kedar had the most male births in 1998 with 33, which ranked number 2,552 out of 11,309 male names. The number of births for the name Kedar has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 11 births, an increase of 83.33%. Among males, Kedar has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 11 births, an increase of 83.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kedar
- 20 Year Trend of Kedar: -38.89%
- 10 Year Trend of Kedar: 83.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kedar: 83.33%
Popularity of Kedar by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kedar. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kedar in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kedar is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kedar
- Total Births of Kedar: 12 (6.25%)
- Male Births of Kedar: 12 (6.25%)
Given the upward trend of Kedar over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.25% increase in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. Male births for Kedar have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 12 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.25%.