Baby Names That Start With K
Popular 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 diminutivKatelyn#931 in the U.S.Pure; American spelling variant of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, from Greek AikaterineKallie#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 Kaya#966 in the U.S.Rock; from Turkish kaya (rock, cliff)Kassidy#978 in the U.S.Curly-haired; or descendant of Caiside; an American respelling of the Irish surname CassidyKori#978 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cory or Corey, possibly from Greek Kore meaning maiden or girl, or from IriKeily#979 in the U.S.Graceful; or slender; a spelling variant of Keeley or Kelly, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) oKiera#981 in the U.S.Dark or dark-haired; variant of Keira/Ciara, feminine of the Irish name Ciarán, from Irish GaelKhadija#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 HebreKara#988 in the U.S.Dear, beloved; from Italian cara (dear, beloved)Karter#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 Hawa
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 wKarim#819 in the U.S.Generous, noble, honorable; from Arabic karim (generous, noble, kind)Kaiser#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 divKellan#919 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or related Kiaan#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, thKhai#947 in the U.S.Crown; royalty; from Vietnamese khai (to open, to begin) or Arabic kha'i (letter name); also asKase#964 in the U.S.Bold; variant of Case, from Old French casse (container, case) or Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilKhaza#965 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic khazana (to store, to treasure) or khazana (vault, treasury); exact etymolKaycen#974 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Kasen or Kacen, ultimately derived from the Irish surname Caisin or variaKingsley#984 in the U.S.King's meadow; from Old English cyning (king) + leah (clearing, meadow)Kabir#999 in the U.S.From Arabic kabir meaning great, powerful, or mighty, one of the 99 names (asma ul-husna) of Go