Girl Name · English Origin
Kandra
Kandra is a girl baby name of English origin, meaning "Pure hearted". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Kandra often also consider Kendra.
Kandra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pure hearted
Origin: English naming roots help connect Kandra to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Kandra as K·A·N·D·R·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Kandra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Kandra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Kandraa, Kandrae, Kandray, Kandr.
- Nicknames: Kan and K.
- Middle names: Pair Kandra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Kandra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Kendra, Kindra, Kyndra, Kendric, Kentrell — full picks on the sibling names for Kandra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Kandra? Browse our names like Kandra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Kandra
What does the name Kandra mean?
Kandra means "Pure hearted" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Kandra?
Kandra originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Kandra?
Kandra has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Kandra a boy's or girl's name?
Kandra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Kandra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Kandra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Kandra?
Names that share Kandra's sound and style include Kendra, Kindra, Kyndra, Kendric, Kentrell.
What middle names pair well with Kandra?
Good middle-name fits for Kandra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Kandra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Kandra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Kandra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kandra share its rhythm without rhyming — Kendra, Kindra, Kyndra all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.