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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 births | 590 |
| Gender | Male (7% / 93%) |
| Peak year | 2008 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2008 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Arabic, Hebrew, Indian |
| Comeback name | No |
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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