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
Kaycee#1303 in the U.S.Watchful, alert; from the Irish surname CaseyKodi#1304 in the U.S.Helper; from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant); or from Australian Aboriginal Kodi (cushionKeylani#1376 in the U.S.Ocean, seaKynlee#1401 in the U.S.Royal meadow; from the Gaelic kin (head, chief) and Old English leah (clearing)Kailey#1420 in the U.S.Slender, fair; variant of KayleighKorra#1421 in the U.S.Maiden; variant of Cora, from Greek kore (maiden, girl); also the name of the protagonist of AvKaira#1424 in the U.S.Pure; peaceful; variant of Kira (from Greek Kyra: lady, mistress; or Irish Ciara: dark; or FinnKaleah#1425 in the U.S.Bright joy, full of happinessKaterina#1431 in the U.S.Pure, clean, unsulliedKhadijah#1432 in the U.S.Early baby, premature, trustworthyKaylie#1454 in the U.S.Slender or graceful; a spelling variant of Kylie/Kaylee, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or AuKapri#1506 in the U.S.Wild boarKianna#1507 in the U.S.modern coinage, an elaborated spelling of Kiana; sometimes linked to the Hawaiian form of DianaKelani#1542 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; also a river name in Sri LankaKeila#1551 in the U.S.Possibly from the biblical Hebrew place name Keilah; in modern usage often a coined variant of Kalina#1566 in the U.S.From Slavic 'kalina', the viburnum (guelder rose) tree.Keeley#1567 in the U.S.an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe; the element 'caol' means 'slender', and tKollins#1568 in the U.S.Descendant of Colin; dove's childKamilla#1575 in the U.S.Young attendant at a religious ceremony; helper to the priestKaylynn#1576 in the U.S.Modern coined blend of 'Kay' (or Kayla) and the fashionable suffix '-lynn'.Kinsleigh#1587 in the U.S.King's meadow or Cyne's clearing (decorative respelling of the surname Kinsley)Koa#1588 in the U.S.From Hawaiian koa meaning "warrior, bold, fearless," and also the native koa tree prized for itKaelyn#1601 in the U.S.modern blend of Kay/Kayla with the suffix -lynKadence#1616 in the U.S.A modern word name, a respelling of Cadence, from Latin cadentia "a falling" via the musical teKalayah#1617 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of popular sounds such as Kaylee, Kalia and MalKenley#1638 in the U.S.Royal meadow; king's clearingKaylin#1644 in the U.S.Slender, gentle; from Gaelic caolKylah#1645 in the U.S.Slender; graceful; from Irish/Scottish Gaelic caol (slender, narrow), or a variant of Kyle (a nKalilah#1678 in the U.S.DarlingKamille#1697 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant (variant of Camille/Camilla)Karma#1706 in the U.S.Action, deed; the cycle of cause and effectKaroline#1718 in the U.S.ManKingsley#1719 in the U.S.King's wood; king's meadowKaliah#1723 in the U.S.Modern elaborated form of Kalia/Kaliyah; linked to Hawaiian Kalia and used as a euphonic coinedKristina#1724 in the U.S.A ChristianKalliope#1787 in the U.S.beautiful voiceKatarina#1788 in the U.S.Each of the twoKlara#1804 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousKaelani#1824 in the U.S.EdgeKailyn#1825 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Kai/Kay with the popular -lyn suffix; also a variant of KaKalaya#1837 in the U.S.Beautiful womanKacie#1868 in the U.S.VigilantKhalia#1869 in the U.S.Modern variant of Kalia, used in African American naming; influenced by Arabic khalil 'friend',Karmen#1875 in the U.S.SongKasey#1876 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Casey, from the Irish surname Ó Cathasaigh, derived from 'cathasach' meanKiari#1892 in the U.S.kingly, or creative modern coinageKarlee#1898 in the U.S.Free man (feminine form of Charles/Carl)Kinzley#1904 in the U.S.Respelling of Kinsley, an English surname/place name from a personal name (Cyne-) and Old EngliKolbie#1905 in the U.S.dark settlement or coal townKamiya#1950 in the U.S.Modern coined name using the Ka- prefix, likely built on Maya/Mia; no single established lexicaKyndall#1951 in the U.S.a modern respelling of Kendall, an English surname meaning 'valley of the River Kent'Kailee#1969 in the U.S.ClearingKaori#1970 in the U.S.fragrance, pleasant scent, aromaKristen#1999 in the U.S.Follower of Christ, ChristianKaleia#2010 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'ka' (the) + 'lei' (garland of flowers), meaning 'the flower wreath' or by extensKamilah#2029 in the U.S.Perfect, complete, flawlessKaris#2030 in the U.S.Grace, kindnessKylani#2031 in the U.S.Ocean, seaKatia#2042 in the U.S.Each of the twoKari#2087 in the U.S.Norwegian/Scandinavian short form of Katherine, generally meaning 'pure'; also used as a varianKaci#2132 in the U.S.VigilantKaila#2133 in the U.S.Relating to birth, birthdayKamani#2134 in the U.S.kamani tree (Calophyllum inophyllum)Krystal#2135 in the U.S.IceKeaton#2164 in the U.S.From an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'the place of the hawks' or 'shed/hut town'; Karlie#2179 in the U.S.ManKayce#2180 in the U.S.VigilantKynslee#2181 in the U.S.royal meadowKaimani#2206 in the U.S.A modern name joining Kai ('the sea', Hawaiian) with -mani (echoing 'mana', power, or Amani, 'pKoi#2207 in the U.S.From the Japanese word 'koi' (鯉), meaning 'carp,' specifically the colorful ornamental variety;Katrina#2226 in the U.S.A variant of Catherine/Katarina, traditionally associated with Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.Kelsie#2248 in the U.S.ship's island or keel islandKenzley#2288 in the U.S.royal meadow, headland clearingKoda#2289 in the U.S.Friend, companionKaelynn#2310 in the U.S.LakeKhelani#2311 in the U.S.The heavensKailynn#2343 in the U.S.LakeKlani#2363 in the U.S.heavenly, sky, royalKavya#2393 in the U.S.PoemKarely#2420 in the U.S.ManKayari#2421 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining Kai (variously 'the sea') with the -ari ending (echoing Amari); nKayomi#2448 in the U.S.Japanese name written with kanji such as 香世美 or 花世美, meaning 'fragrant/beautiful generation, beKyrie#2449 in the U.S.Lord, master; from Kyrie eleison (Lord have mercy)Keyli#2472 in the U.S.ClearingKinzlee#2473 in the U.S.respelling of Kinsley, ultimately 'king's meadow'Kenya#2499 in the U.S.A place name from the East African country Kenya, named for Mount Kenya, whose name likely comeKinlee#2500 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKrisha#2501 in the U.S.Variant/feminine form of Krishna, from Sanskrit krishna 'black, dark, dark blue'; associated wiKayleen#2524 in the U.S.Modern blended name (Kay/Kayla + -leen suffix)Kaylyn#2525 in the U.S.Lake
Boy Names
Kaizer#1301 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, CaesarKallen#1302 in the U.S.Pure, slender; mighty warriorKnowledge#1303 in the U.S.Learning; understanding; wisdom; from Middle English knowleche (understanding, comprehension)Kolsen#1304 in the U.S.Son of coal; modern compoundKeenan#1307 in the U.S.Ancient; little ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Cianán (little Cian: ancient, enduring)Kairos#1349 in the U.S.The opportune moment, fitting timeKye#1369 in the U.S.Earth; sea; a spelling variant of Kai, from Hawaiian kai (sea) or Welsh Cai/Kay (a form of the Kamryn#1377 in the U.S.Crooked nose; Y-spelling variant of Cameron, from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sronKashmir#1378 in the U.S.Land of Kashyapa; from the Kashmir region of South AsiaKymir#1385 in the U.S.Modern creative compound; possibly peace of the seaKolt#1414 in the U.S.Young horse, coltKaine#1432 in the U.S.Warrior; a tributeKhamari#1446 in the U.S.Moon, moonlightKamarion#1481 in the U.S.Moon, lunar beauty; modern compoundKaladin#1489 in the U.S.Invented literary name with heroic associationsKyair#1497 in the U.S.Modern compound; sky and airKyzer#1503 in the U.S.Emperor, ruler, CaesarKallum#1522 in the U.S.DoveKarmelo#1523 in the U.S.GardenKhari#1532 in the U.S.Kingly, of noble birth, royalKysen#1557 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly of the seaKacen#1566 in the U.S.StoneworkerKalvin#1567 in the U.S.BaldKamdyn#1568 in the U.S.Winding valley; from the place nameKeon#1578 in the U.S.Small ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín (caoim: kind, gentle + fhinn: fair) — an AmericanKarl#1593 in the U.S.German/Scandinavian form of Charles, from Germanic 'karl' meaning 'free man, common man'.Karam#1613 in the U.S.Generosity, nobility, magnanimityKeagan#1614 in the U.S.Variant of Keegan, from Irish Mac Aodhagáin, a patronymic from 'Aodh' (a Celtic fire god, meaniKendrix#1625 in the U.S.Royal ruler; son of the royal powerKip#1626 in the U.S.From the pointed hill; young male sheepKoe#1627 in the U.S.modern American name, likely a respelling of Coe or ColeKorbyn#1628 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Corbin/Corbyn, from a Norman French surname derived from 'corbeau'Kent#1659 in the U.S.From the county of Kent, a Celtic-derived place name possibly meaning 'coast' or 'border'.Kycen#1660 in the U.S.No traditional meaning; a modern invented name.Kyce#1683 in the U.S.Modern one-beat coinage beside Kase and Qais/Kais ('firm'); routes layeredKyng#1684 in the U.S.Stylized respelling of the word name 'King', from Old English 'cyning' ('ruler, monarch').Kainoa#1716 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'ka' ('the') and 'inoa' ('name'), commonly given the sense 'the namesake' or 'theKentrell#1717 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Ken- with the -trell suffix, without an established older etymKoast#1718 in the U.S.K-spelling of Coast — from Latin costa, 'rib, side' — the seashore; a modern nature word-nameKain#1738 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Cain, from Hebrew Qayin, associated with the verb "to acquire/get" (and sKylin#1739 in the U.S.modern American variant of Kylan or KylenKenton#1758 in the U.S.Town on the River KennKeyler#1759 in the U.S.Narrows, channel, straitKhaled#1773 in the U.S.Eternal, immortalKyzen#1774 in the U.S.Modern invented name, loosely associated with 'improvement'Kasyn#1799 in the U.S.StoneworkerKlayton#1800 in the U.S.Clay settlementKodi#1801 in the U.S.Descendant of the helpful oneKymani#1802 in the U.S.A modern name of Jamaican/African American usage, popularized by reggae artist Ky-Mani Marley; Keyden#1818 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeKota#1831 in the U.S.Short form of Dakota ('friend, ally'); also a Japanese name and Indian 'fort'Kennedy#1842 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Cinnéide, meaning 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head', from ceann 'head'.Kyrin#1857 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'.Kasper#1880 in the U.S.TreasurerKelly#1881 in the U.S.From Irish Ceallach, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife'Klay#1882 in the U.S.Clay settlementKyron#1896 in the U.S.Variant of Kieran/Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark'; occasionally linked to CyrKallan#1912 in the U.S.Powerful; brook; from Irish Gaelic Caoilfhinn (caol: slender + fionn: fair/white) or ScandinaviKaisyn#1927 in the U.S.Modern invented name (respelling of Kason)Karsen#1928 in the U.S.Variant of Carson, 'son of the marsh-dwellers' / 'son of Carr'.Kolbe#1939 in the U.S.From Germanic kolbe/kolbo 'club, cudgel, mace'.Kailo#1953 in the U.S.modern invented name built on Kai with an -lo ending, in the Kylo/Milo sound familyKemari#1954 in the U.S.BeautyKashtyn#1967 in the U.S.CaseKahari#1984 in the U.S.To subdue, to use forceKhyree#1985 in the U.S.a modern American respelling related to Kyrie, from the Greek 'kyrie' ('Lord'), as in the liturKru#1986 in the U.S.weirKeller#2000 in the U.S.from a German occupational surname meaning "cellar keeper, steward"Kadence#2014 in the U.S.Rhythm, flowKonrad#2015 in the U.S.Brave counselKyan#2029 in the U.S.Ancient, enduringKeoni#2067 in the U.S.Hawaiian form of John ('God is gracious')Kaito#2085 in the U.S.Sea, oceanKalen#2086 in the U.S.LakeKamron#2087 in the U.S.Crooked noseKnoxx#2099 in the U.S.from the hills, boldKeshav#2118 in the U.S.Having much hair, one with luxuriant hairKhyrie#2119 in the U.S.Lord; respelling of Kyrie, from Greek kyrios (lord), as in Kyrie eleison.Krishna#2120 in the U.S.Dark; black; all-attractive; from Sanskrit krishna (dark blue-black, dark-complexioned) — the nKhamazi#2132 in the U.S.A modern invented name (a Kha- opening with a -mazi ending, echoing Amazi/Kamari); no traditionKyran#2133 in the U.S.Variant of Ciarán, 'little dark one', from Irish ciar 'dark, black'.Kyrell#2134 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely a blend or elaboration of Cyril (from Greek Kyrillos, meaning 'lorKaidyn#2157 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeKior#2158 in the U.S.modern invented name; a short, distinctive two-syllable coinageKipp#2173 in the U.S.Male salmonKoby#2174 in the U.S.Holder of the heelKairav#2196 in the U.S.White lotus; moon; from Sanskrit kairava (the white lotus, Nymphaea lotus) — the night-bloomingKyland#2197 in the U.S.Narrows, channel, straitKaizyn#2219 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKassius#2243 in the U.S.Empty, vainKavi#2244 in the U.S.Wise man, sage, poetKlaus#2245 in the U.S.Victory of the people; German short form of Nikolaus (Greek Nikolaos: nike victory + laos peoplKurt#2271 in the U.S.Brave counselKekoa#2296 in the U.S.the warrior, the brave oneKal#2320 in the U.S.Voice of God; a short form of Kalel (Superman's Kryptonian birth name) or an independent short Khyren#2321 in the U.S.Kh-styled Kyren — Kyrie ('lord') and Kieran ('dark-haired') in echo; no single fixed rootKeyon#2340 in the U.S.LionKobi#2341 in the U.S.Supplanter (diminutive of Jacob/Yaakov)Khyson#2371 in the U.S.modern American invented name in the -son name pattern, related to Kyson and BrysonKymari#2372 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, likely a phonetic variant of Kamari (possibly Swahili 'moonlightKyngston#2373 in the U.S.king's estate, royal townKaleth#2408 in the U.S.Modern variant of Caleb (Hebrew), traditionally interpreted as 'dog' or 'faithful, whole-hearteKowen#2409 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKyzir#2410 in the U.S.modern invented name with a striking Ky-/-zir spelling, in the same rhyming group as Nyzir and Kashmere#2434 in the U.S.from Kashmir (region / cashmere wool)Knight#2435 in the U.S.knight (originally 'boy, servant')Keelan#2463 in the U.S.Little slender one; anglicized Irish Caolan, from caol (slender, narrow) plus diminutive -an.Kerry#2464 in the U.S. Ciar 's peopleKyzier#2465 in the U.S.Modern respelling of Kaiser/Kyzer 'emperor', from German Kaiser, ultimately from Latin CaesarKaeson#2501 in the U.S.modern invented name built on the popular -son pattern of Mason, Jason and Kayson, with a K- op