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Derived from Hebrew and Arabic roots meaning 'dark' or 'dusky,' Kedar symbolizes a person of deep character and soulful resilience who serves as a steady, grounding force for those around them.

Key Stats

Total births590
GenderMale (7% / 93%)
Peak year2008
Peak generationGen Z
First recorded2008
Most recent2024
Syllables3
OriginArabic, Hebrew, Indian
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 38%TX — 38%CO — 12%GA — 12%AK — 0%

Notable People

Kedar Williams-Stirling (Actor in 'Sex Education') · Kedar Massenburg (Record Producer and former President of Motown Records) · Kedar Jadhav (Indian International Cricketer) · Kedar Brown (Actor in 'The Handmaid's Tale') · Kedar Gore (Environmentalist and Director of The Corbett Foundation)

Nicknames & Diminutives

KeddieKayKed

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