Baby Names That Start With K
3226 baby names beginning with the letter K — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with K, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Kennedy#85 in the U.S.Helmeted chief; from Irish Gaelic Ceannéidigh, from ceann (head) + éidigh (ugly or helmeted)Kinsley#93 in the U.S.King's meadow; from Old English cyning (king) + leah (meadow, clearing)Kehlani#149 in the U.S.Sea, ocean — possibly derived from Hawaiian kai (sea) or a variant of Kailani (sea and sky); liKaylani#185 in the U.S.Sea and sky; variant of Kailani, from Hawaiian kai (sea) + lani (sky, heaven)Katherine#186 in the U.S.Pure — from Greek Aikaterinē, later associated with Greek katharos (pure, clean)Kaia#193 in the U.S.Sea — from Hawaiian kai (sea, ocean); also used as a Scandinavian variant of Katja (pure) and aKylie#204 in the U.S.Boomerang; from an Aboriginal Australian Noongar word kylie or giley meaning curved throwing stKiara#229 in the U.S.Bright; clear; light; Italian form of Chiara, from Latin clara (clear, bright)Kailani#253 in the U.S.Sea and sky; from Hawaiian kai (sea) + lani (sky, heaven)Kaylee#255 in the U.S.Slender, fair — modern variant of Kayla or Caley, possibly from Irish Gaelic caol (slender, narKhloe#272 in the U.S.Blooming; young green shoot; variant spelling of Chloe from Greek khloeKimberly#303 in the U.S.Royal forest meadow; from the South African city of Kimberley, named after Lord Kimberley; Old Kali#323 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'kali', derived from 'kala', meaning black, dark, or time. In Hinduism, Kali is tKendall#328 in the U.S.From a place name in Cumbria, England — Kendal — derived from Old Norse 'Kent-dale', meaning 'vKamila#357 in the U.S.A form of Camilla, from the Latin Camilla (a noble young girl who served in a religious role) oKayla#364 in the U.S.A modern name possibly derived from Hebrew Kayla (crown of laurels, from kelil) or from Arabic Kira#385 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus from Persian Kurush meaning sun or lord; also used as a feminine form ofKalani#387 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ka (the) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly, royal), meaning the heavens or the sky;Kaliyah#392 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a blend of Ka- prefix with Aaliyah (Arabic for sublime, exaltedKatalina#430 in the U.S.Spanish variant of Catalina, itself the Spanish form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine possibKataleya#459 in the U.S.Variant of Cattleya, a genus of orchid flowers named after English botanist William Cattley; alKora#491 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cora, from Greek 'kore' meaning maiden or girl; also an epithet for PersephKate#522 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine; the meaning is uncertain but was popularly Kyomi#548 in the U.S.From Japanese, commonly written with kanji combining kyo (京, 'capital city,' or 清, 'pure, cleanKamryn#556 in the U.S.Feminine phonetic respelling of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic camshron meaning 'crooked nose' oKyla#580 in the U.S.Feminine form of Kyle, from Scottish Gaelic caol meaning 'narrow' or 'strait'; also sometimes cKailany#581 in the U.S.Creative elaboration blending Hawaiian elements: kai meaning 'sea' or 'ocean' and lani meaning Keira#622 in the U.S.Anglicised feminine form of Ciara (Irish) or Ceilidh-influenced form, from Irish Gaelic ciar meKatie#646 in the U.S.Diminutive of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, possibly from katharos meaning pure or clear; tKhaleesi#690 in the U.S.Queen; a title meaning the wife of a khal (warlord) in the fictional Dothraki language created Kinley#692 in the U.S.Fair warrior or white warrior; from the Scottish Gaelic Mac Fionnlaigh, combining fionn (fair, Kennedi#709 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Kennedy, from the Irish Gaelic Cinnéidigh, meaning 'helmeted head'Karsyn#719 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Carson, from the Scottish/English surname derived from Old Norse oKeilani#727 in the U.S.Hawaiian name from kai (sea, ocean water) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly, royal chief), meaninKathryn#729 in the U.S.English spelling variant of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη), possibly from thKenzie#736 in the U.S.Short form of Mackenzie, from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, meaning 'son of CoinneaKensley#742 in the U.S.English surname from Old English, possibly from a personal name Cene or Cynesige combined with Kiana#743 in the U.S.Multiple possible origins: a Hawaiian form meaning 'divine' or from the Persian Kiana meaning 'Karina#750 in the U.S.Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Karen or Carina; from the Greek Katharine (pure) throKaeli#756 in the U.S.Slender or fair; a phonetic spelling variant of Kaylee or Kayleigh, ultimately from the Irish GKenna#759 in the U.S.Born of fire or handsome; a feminine form of Kenneth, from the Scottish Gaelic Coinneach meaninKiyomi#765 in the U.S.Pure beauty or clean and beautiful; from the Japanese elements kiyo meaning pure or clean and mKeziah#767 in the U.S.Cassia or cinnamon tree; from the Hebrew Qetsiyah, a fragrant spice plant related to cinnamon mKlarity#791 in the U.S.Clarity or clearness; a modern K-spelling variant of Clarity, from the Latin claritas meaning bKaitlyn#802 in the U.S.Pure; a modern American spelling of Caitlin, the Irish Gaelic form of Katherine, from the GreekKarla#803 in the U.S.Free woman or free person; a feminine form of Karl or Carlos, from Old High German Karl meaningKayleigh#804 in the U.S.Graceful and beautiful; from the Irish Gaelic Cadhla meaning beautiful or graceful, with the -lKelsey#814 in the U.S.Derived from the Old English place name Ceolsige or Celchyth, interpreted as 'Cenel's island' oKeyla#821 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Kayla, which blends the Hebrew name Michaela (who is like God) andKyra#830 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus, from Old Persian Kourosh meaning 'throne' or 'sun', borne by Cyrus the Kendra#849 in the U.S.Possibly a feminine form of Kendrick, from Old English Cyneric meaning 'royal power' or 'greateKelly#852 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname O'Ceallaigh, from ceallach meaning 'bright-headed',Kahlani#875 in the U.S.A variant of the Hawaiian name Kalani, from ka (the) and lani (sky, heaven, royalty), meaning 'Kylee#876 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kylie, from Noongar (Aboriginal Australian) meaning boomerang or curved thrKhalani#904 in the U.S.Variant of Hawaiian Kalani, composed of ka (the) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty, divine chief);Kollyns#905 in the U.S.Modern feminine variant of Collins, an English surname derived from Colin, a medieval diminutivKallie#934 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Callie, a diminutive of names beginning with Cal- such as Callie (from GreeKimber#936 in the U.S.Short form of Kimberly, from Old English Cyneburg meaning royal fortress, composed of cyne (royKinslee#956 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kinsley or Kingsley, from Old English cyning meaning king and leah meaning Kori#978 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cory or Corey, possibly from Greek Kore meaning maiden or girl, or from IriKhadija#982 in the U.S.From Arabic Khadijah, of uncertain pre-Islamic origin, possibly meaning premature child or one Kamiyah#985 in the U.S.A creative blend possibly combining Japanese kami meaning god, spirit, or divine with the HebreKarter#989 in the U.S.One who transports goods by cart; K-spelling variant of Carter, from Middle English cartare (caKaiya#994 in the U.S.From Japanese kai meaning ocean, sea, or forgiveness, combined with the suffix -ya or from HawaKassidy#1039 in the U.S.Curly-haired; or descendant of Caiside; an American respelling of the Irish surname CassidyKairi#1041 in the U.S.Sea; from Japanese kai (sea) + ri (reason, logic, village) — also the name of a character in thKai#1054 in the U.S.Sea; from Hawaiian kai (sea, ocean)Kalia#1064 in the U.S.The most beautiful; bud; from Hawaiian kalia (the most beautiful) or Greek kalia (good, fair) —Kara#1075 in the U.S.Dear, beloved; from Italian cara (dear, beloved)Katelyn#1077 in the U.S.Pure; American spelling variant of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, from Greek AikaterineKiera#1097 in the U.S.Dark or dark-haired; variant of Keira/Ciara, feminine of the Irish name Ciarán, from Irish GaelKamora#1108 in the U.S.Moonlight; a variant of Kamari, from Arabic qamar (moon)Kacey#1118 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a K-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful)Kit#1127 in the U.S.Pure; English pet form of Katherine (Greek Aikaterine: pure) or Christopher (Greek: bearer of CKaya#1133 in the U.S.Rock; from Turkish kaya (rock, cliff)Kamari#1142 in the U.S.Moonlight; from African (possibly Swahili/Arabic-influenced) kamari (moon, moonlight)Kathleen#1156 in the U.S.Pure; Irish anglicization of Caitlín, the Irish form of Katherine, from Greek AikaterineKimora#1157 in the U.S.Possible African origin (Swahili/Yoruba region) or a creative blend; not definitively documenteKassandra#1177 in the U.S.She who entangles men; possibly from Greek kassein (to shine) + andros (man); exact etymology dKlover#1178 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Clover, the plant name from Old English clafre, associated with good luck.Kaisley#1190 in the U.S.Modern compound of Kai (sea or pure) and -sley (from Old English leah: clearing, meadow); or a Keily#1191 in the U.S.Graceful; or slender; a spelling variant of Keeley or Kelly, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) oKeilany#1198 in the U.S.A modern invented name, probably blending the popular -lani/-ani sound of Hawaiian-influenced nKyleigh#1202 in the U.S.Slender or graceful; an alternate spelling of Kylie, which may derive from Irish Gaelic caol (sKalea#1224 in the U.S.Bright joy, full of happinessKya#1237 in the U.S.Diamond in the sky; possibly from South African Zulu/Xhosa origin, or a creative variant of KaiKenia#1253 in the U.S.Spanish form of Kenya; likely from Kikuyu Kirinyaga (the mountain) or a Bantu root; used as a gKarolina#1267 in the U.S.Free woman; strong; Scandinavian and Central European form of Caroline/Carolina, from Germanic Karen#1281 in the U.S.Pure; beloved; Danish/Scandinavian form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine (pure)Kaydence#1292 in the U.S.Rhythm, flow; a K-spelling variant of Cadence, from Latin cadentia (falling, rhythmic flow)
Boy Names
Kai#93 in the U.S.Sea — from Hawaiian kaiKayden#135 in the U.S.Fighter; companion — modern American form related to Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadán or an Old EKnox#196 in the U.S.Round hill; from Old English cnoc (hill, hillock)Kingston#204 in the U.S.King's town; royal settlement — from Old English cyning (king) and tūn (settlement)Kevin#221 in the U.S.Handsome, beloved — anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caoimhín, from caomh (gentle, kind, handsomKairo#226 in the U.S.Victorious; variant of Cairo, from Arabic al-Qāhira (the victorious/overpowering)Kaiden#237 in the U.S.Companion or battle — modern variant of Caden/Caidhan, possibly from Irish Gaelic cadán (battleKyrie#244 in the U.S.Lord; from Greek Kyrios (Lord); as in the liturgical Kyrie eleison ('Lord, have mercy')Kayson#264 in the U.S.Son of Kay; possibly related to kaizen meaning improvementKoa#269 in the U.S.Brave, bold, fearless; also the name of a prized Hawaiian hardwood treeKarter#270 in the U.S.One who transports goods by cart; occupational surname variant of CarterKash#286 in the U.S.Hollow place; a phonetic spelling variant of CashKenneth#294 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsomeKaleb#295 in the U.S.Faithful, whole-hearted; boldKohen#296 in the U.S.Priest; a descendant of the priestly Kohanim classKaden#328 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic 'qadin' (companion) or an American spelling variant of Caden, which may reKade#349 in the U.S.From the Old Welsh 'cad' (battle) or Old English elements, possibly meaning 'spirit of battle'.Kaizen#364 in the U.S.From the Japanese 'kai' (change) and 'zen' (good, better) — meaning 'continuous improvement' orKyaire#367 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a phonetic variant of names like Kyaire, Zyaire, or KylKayce#375 in the U.S.A creative spelling variant of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasach, meaning 'vigilant' or 'aKhalil#384 in the U.S.From Arabic khalil meaning friend or close companion, derived from the root kh-l-l meaning to pKieran#389 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Ciarán, from ciar meaning dark or black, with a diminutive suffix; theKamari#391 in the U.S.From Swahili and Arabic origins, related to the Arabic qamar meaning moon; used in East AfricanKashton#400 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending the Cash- sound with the Old English suffix -ton meaning settlKian#401 in the U.S.From Irish Cian meaning ancient or enduring; also a form of Persian Kayyan or Kai meaning king Kylo#402 in the U.S.Modern invented name, coined for the Star Wars villain Kylo Ren; possibly combining Kyle (from Kyler#404 in the U.S.Possibly from Dutch Kuyler meaning archer or bowman; also interpreted as a modern blend of KyleKing#405 in the U.S.From Old English cyning meaning king or ruler; used as a given name for its direct regal connotKoda#411 in the U.S.From Lakota Sioux koda or kola meaning friend or ally; also a short form of Dakota; in JapaneseKaysen#415 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Kaison or Cason; possibly from Arabic qaisan meaning rejoicing, or aKillian#418 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Cillian or Cillín, possibly from ceall meaning church or from ceallachKane#451 in the U.S.From Irish 'Cathan' meaning 'battle' or from the Welsh 'Caen'; also an Anglicization of the IriKarson#453 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, an English and Scandinavian surname meaning 'son of Carr,' where CaKameron#466 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cameron, a Scottish surname from Gaelic 'cam' (crooked) and 'sron' (nose) oKyson#471 in the U.S.Modern American surname-style name combining Kyle (from Scottish Gaelic 'caol' meaning narrow sKasen#484 in the U.S.Modern American name, possibly a variant of Cason/Kason (English, from the Carson family meaninKyle#509 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic caol meaning 'narrow' or 'narrow strait,' referring to a narrow channel ofKobe#519 in the U.S.Has multiple possible origins: as a Japanese place-name (the port city of Kobe, 神戸, meaning 'goKendrick#535 in the U.S.From the Welsh name Cynwrig, a compound of cyn ('chief, champion') and rig ('ruler, king'), meaKaison#540 in the U.S.Modern American variant spelling of Kason or Cason, itself a respelling of Jason, ultimately frKylan#579 in the U.S.Variant of Kyle, from Scottish Gaelic caol meaning 'narrow' or 'strait,' referring to a narrow Kyren#584 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Kieran or Kyran, from Irish Gaelic Ciarán, a diminutive of ciar meaning 'Kolton#594 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colton, from the Old English place-name and surname meaning 'settlement neaKason#597 in the U.S.Modern K-variant of Cason, itself a surname derived from an Old French or Old English personal Kolter#600 in the U.S.Variant of Coulter or Colter, from Old English culter or Latin culter meaning 'knife' or 'plougKrew#601 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of English crew, meaning a group of people working together; used as Kyro#611 in the U.S.Variant of Cyrus, from Greek Kyros which may derive from Persian Kūruš meaning 'sun' or 'like tKeegan#621 in the U.S.Anglicised form of the Irish Gaelic surname Mac Aodhagáin, meaning 'son of Aodhagán,' a diminutKoen#623 in the U.S.Dutch short form of Conrad or Konrad, from Old High German Kuonrat, composed of kuon ('bold,' 'Kylian#624 in the U.S.Variant of Killian, the anglicised form of Irish Gaelic Cillian, possibly from ceall ('church,'Kenzo#630 in the U.S.From Japanese, commonly written as 健三 (health/strength + three) or 賢三 (wise + three), or 健蔵. ThKasai#639 in the U.S.Primarily a place name from the Kasai River in the Democratic Republic of Congo; used as a giveKeanu#649 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ke anu meaning the cool or the coolness; also interpreted as the cool breeze or cKareem#702 in the U.S.From Arabic karīm (كريم), meaning 'generous,' 'noble,' or 'honorable'; also one of the 99 namesKenai#713 in the U.S.From the Dena'ina Athabascan people of Alaska; the name of the Kenai Peninsula and city in AlasKamden#718 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Camden, from the Old English surname and place name meaning 'winding valleyKeaton#771 in the U.S.Place of hawks or shed town; an English surname from the Old English place name Ketton or CeattKyree#782 in the U.S.Lord or master; a phonetic spelling variant of Kyrie, from the Greek kyrios meaning lord, as inKaisen#800 in the U.S.Continuous improvement or change for the better; an Americanized given name inspired by the JapKeith#801 in the U.S.Wood or forest; a Scottish surname from the Gaelic Ceitheach or the place name Keith, meaning wKaiser#836 in the U.S.German title and given name from the Latin Caesar, the family name of Julius Caesar that becameKylen#879 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Kyle, from Scottish Gaelic caol meaning narrow, strait, or channel; the -Kolson#887 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colson, itself a surname meaning son of Cole; Cole derives from Old EnglishKaleo#898 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ka (the) and leo (voice, sound); meaning the voice or the sound; used in Hawaii aKael#903 in the U.S.Modern form of the Irish Gaelic name Caol meaning slender or narrow; also used as a variant of Kannon#904 in the U.S.English variant of Cannon (the artillery weapon, from French canon; or from canon meaning a chuKoah#912 in the U.S.From Hebrew koach or ko'ach meaning strength, power, or might; used as a given name evoking divKiaan#925 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi Kian or Kiaan, meaning grace of God or ancient; also connected to the PersiKreed#936 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Creed, from Old English creda and Latin credo (I believe); meaningKrue#937 in the U.S.Modern phonetic spelling of Crew, from Old French creue meaning an increase or new growth, lateKhalid#940 in the U.S.From Arabic khalid meaning eternal, immortal, or everlasting, from the root kh-l-d meaning to bKenji#944 in the U.S.Japanese name commonly written with kanji meaning strong and healthy or wise and second son, thKaycen#974 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kasen or Kacen, ultimately derived from the Irish surname Caisin or variaKabir#999 in the U.S.From Arabic kabir meaning great, powerful, or mighty, one of the 99 names (asma ul-husna) of GoKace#1016 in the U.S.Bold; vigilant; a K-spelling variant of Case or Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant) oKamazi#1022 in the U.S.Uncertain; possibly of Bantu African originKooper#1024 in the U.S.Barrel maker; K-spelling variant of Cooper, from Middle English coupere (barrel maker)Kaius#1029 in the U.S.Rejoice; possibly from Latin Gaius (of uncertain meaning, possibly from gaudere: to rejoice) — Kellan#1031 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or related Kelvin#1036 in the U.S.From the River Kelvin in Glasgow, Scotland; of Gaelic origin, possibly from caol abhainn (narroKrishiv#1053 in the U.S.Blessed by Krishna and ShivaKellen#1069 in the U.S.Slender; possibly from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or German Kellen (ladle, turner; also a GermKody#1070 in the U.S.Helper; Y-spelling variant of Cody, from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant)Kiyan#1076 in the U.S.King, royal, of the Kayanian dynastyKarim#1084 in the U.S.Generous, noble, honorable; from Arabic karim (generous, noble, kind)Kingsley#1096 in the U.S.King's meadow; from Old English cyning (king) + leah (clearing, meadow)Kit#1103 in the U.S.Pure; follower of Christ; English pet form of Christopher (Greek Christophoros: bearer of ChrisKanan#1109 in the U.S.The lowland; variant of Canaan, from Hebrew Kena'an (possibly from kana: to be low, subdued)Kase#1115 in the U.S.Bold; variant of Case, from Old French casse (container, case) or Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilKartier#1125 in the U.S.Maker of carts; a spelling inspired by the Cartier luxury jeweler, combining Carter (cart driveKenan#1148 in the U.S.Possession; or sorrow; from Hebrew Qenan, possibly related to qin (nest) or qana (to possess, tKristian#1149 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; a Scandinavian/German spelling variant of Christian, from Latin ChristianusKross#1150 in the U.S.The cross, crossroadsKacey#1155 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a K-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (watchful, vigilKalel#1161 in the U.S.Voice of God; from Hebrew kal (voice, sound) + El (God); the birth name of the DC Comics characKasey#1162 in the U.S.Vigilant, watchful; a Ka-spelling variant of Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant, watcKilian#1167 in the U.S.Little church; or bright-headed; from Irish Gaelic Cillian, from cill (church) with a diminutivKorbin#1173 in the U.S.Raven; from Old French Corbin (raven-colored, dark), from corbeau (raven)Khai#1179 in the U.S.Crown; royalty; from Vietnamese khai (to open, to begin) or Arabic kha'i (letter name); also asKristopher#1190 in the U.S.Bearer of Christ; K-spelling variant of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros (Christos: the anKhaza#1199 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic khazana (to store, to treasure) or khazana (vault, treasury); exact etymolKarsyn#1209 in the U.S.Son of Carr; marsh dwellerKruz#1216 in the U.S.Cross, the Christian crossKolby#1225 in the U.S.Dark village, coal townKendall#1232 in the U.S.Valley of the River KentKole#1247 in the U.S.Coal; dark; swarthy; K-spelling variant of Cole, from Middle English col (charcoal, coal) or a Kenny#1271 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsome; diminutive of KennethKiran#1272 in the U.S.Ray of light, sunbeam, beam of sunshineKrish#1277 in the U.S.All-attractive, divine, beloved of allKolten#1283 in the U.S.Coal settlement; village near a coal mine