Kebra

Q: What is the origin of Kebra?

Kebra is of Amharic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Kebra?

According to the latest SSA data, Kebra is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Kebra a girl name?

Kebra is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Greatness"

Kebra appears in Ethiopian and Semitic contexts, often associated with notions of greatness or elevated status in interpretation.

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Popularity History of Kebra

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Kebra did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Kebra Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Kebra.

9 ideas

keby

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kebr

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kie

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ebra

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bray

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kebray

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kebra

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Kebra mean?

Kebra means "Greatness". Kebra appears in Ethiopian and Semitic contexts, often associated with notions of greatness or elevated status in interp

What is the origin of Kebra?

Kebra is of Amharic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Kebra?

According to the latest SSA data, Kebra is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Kebra a girl name?

Kebra is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Kebra?

Popular nicknames for Kebra include keby, kebr, kie, ky, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Kebra?

There are many names similar to Kebra in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginAmharic, Arabic

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withK

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alem Ahadu Bereket Dagmawi Kirubel

Sisters

Beza Mariamawit Rediet Teka Arlene

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