Kadra is an ancient Semitic feminine given name, derived from the Akkadian language and meaning "pure" or "clear". It was popular among queens and women of high status in the ancient Near East, including Kadru, a water nymph mentioned in Hindu mythology. The name gained renewed popularity in recent decades due to its unique sound and association with historical figures.
The name Kadra experienced fluctuations in popularity over the given years, with the highest number of births occurring in multiple years (7 births in both 1976 and 1984), and the lowest being 5 births in several years between 1996 and 2001. The total number of births for the name Kadra over this period is 82.