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
Keiry#2556 in the U.S.Modern Latin-American coinage; possibly echoing Keira/CiaraKarly#2631 in the U.S.ManKeren#2632 in the U.S.HornKirby#2671 in the U.S.Church settlementKaomi#2707 in the U.S.Japanese constructed name, commonly 'fragrant beauty' (ka 'fragrance' + mi 'beauty') depending Karli#2708 in the U.S.Feminine form of Karl/Charles, from the Old High German karl meaning free man or man of the comKaty#2709 in the U.S.pureKaislee#2733 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending the Kais- of Kaisley and Kaia with the -lee endingKaliana#2734 in the U.S.Likely a creative elaboration of Hawaiian Kalani ('the heavens, royalty') with the suffix -ana,Kambrie#2735 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Cambria ('Wales') with a Kam-/-brie styling; no single fixed rootKatelynn#2736 in the U.S.pure, unsulliedKeely#2737 in the U.S.SlenderKeisha#2738 in the U.S.Cassia, cinnamonKamaya#2763 in the U.S.Origin uncertain; multiple unverified cross-cultural claimsKaliya#2795 in the U.S.Variant of Kali (Sanskrit: 'black, time, death') used as a feminine name, or a creative elaboraKaylen#2796 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Kay — from Katherine, 'pure' — with the -len/-lin endingKenza#2797 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'kanz,' meaning 'treasure' or 'hidden wealth,' used across North African aKiley#2798 in the U.S.Variant of Kylie, from an Australian Aboriginal (Noongar) word meaning boomerang or curved throKaziah#2838 in the U.S.Spelling of Keziah — Hebrew Qetsiah, 'cassia', the fragrant cinnamon-like spice; Job's daughterKensington#2839 in the U.S.Cynesige's estate or royal townKezia#2840 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Qetsiyah, referring to the cassia tree, a plant whose bark resembles cinnamon; Kirsten#2841 in the U.S.Scandinavian (Danish and Norwegian) form of Christina, from Latin Christianus meaning 'followerKleo#2874 in the U.S.Glory of the fatherKulture#2875 in the U.S.The arts and other manifestations of humankind regarded collectivelyKyah#2876 in the U.S.earth, home placeKailea#2914 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kai ('sea' in Hawaiian) to a -lea ending (Kailani/Kaylee echoes); no sinKarissa#2915 in the U.S.Grace; dear, beloved.Kayden#2946 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeKiya#2947 in the U.S.Name of an ancient Egyptian royal consort, wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten; its exact Egyptian meaninKaleigh#2973 in the U.S.ClearingKalli#2974 in the U.S.Beauty; from Greek kallos, the element in Kalliope and Kallista, also serving as a spelling of Kaniyah#2975 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -niyah/-iyah sound family (Saniyah, Janiyah); no single fixed rootKenzlee#2976 in the U.S.Clearing belonging to CyneKlaire#2977 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousKassie#3010 in the U.S.Short form of Kassandra/Cassandra, from Greek possibly meaning 'she who entangles men' or 'shinKhalessi#3011 in the U.S.Queen; a respelling of Khaleesi, the Dothraki royal title invented by George R. R. Martin and pKyara#3012 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Chiara (Italian) or Kiara, from Latin Clara meaning 'clear, bright, famous'Keylin#3050 in the U.S.Modern variant of Kaylin — a blend of Kay, 'pure', and -lin — in a spelling favored in HispanicKhari#3051 in the U.S.kingly, princely, queenlyKodie#3052 in the U.S.Feminine creative spelling of Cody, from Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of CKamdyn#3084 in the U.S.Enclosed valleyKenleigh#3085 in the U.S.woodland clearing; son of Finlay Kinsey#3086 in the U.S.royal victory meadowKaiah#3119 in the U.S.Each of the twoKalila#3120 in the U.S.Beloved, darling, sweetheart; the feminine of Khalil, 'dear friend', from ArabicKaylanie#3121 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKarmyn#3149 in the U.S.SongKoah#3150 in the U.S.-ah styling of Koa — Hawaiian 'brave, bold; warrior', and the prized koa hardwood treeKalena#3186 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKamya#3187 in the U.S.Desirable, lovely, to be wished for; from Sanskrit kamya, related to kama, 'desire'Keona#3188 in the U.S.From Hawaiian, 'God's gracious gift; the abundance of the world' (a feminine form of Keoni, theKhaliyah#3227 in the U.S.Creative feminine elaboration likely derived from Arabic Khalid ('immortal, eternal') or a variKristine#3228 in the U.S.Scandinavian/K-spelling of Christine — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'Kyrah#3229 in the U.S.Variant of Kyra, from the Persian Cyrus root meaning sun or throne.Kambree#3273 in the U.S.K-styled spelling of Cambree — from Cambria, the Latin name for Wales ('the homeland/compatriotKathy#3274 in the U.S.pure (diminutive of Katherine)Keegan#3275 in the U.S.FireKendal#3276 in the U.S.From the English town Kendal — 'valley of the river Kent' — a one-l spelling of the surname KenKaely#3317 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, from Irish Gaelic caol meaning 'slender, narrow, gracefulKahlia#3318 in the U.S.Modern h-styled variant of Kalia — in Hawaiian, the name of a flowering tree, with 'beloved' a Kamaria#3319 in the U.S.like the moon, moonlightKasani#3320 in the U.S.A modern coined name (a Ka- opening with a -sani ending, echoing Kasi/Sani); no single fixed trKaylor#3321 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Kay- opening with -lor (echoing Taylor, 'a tailor', English); also aKayori#3322 in the U.S.Extremely rare; plausibly a Japanese-flavored coinage (echoing Kaori, 'fragrance') or a modern Kenzi#3323 in the U.S.Handsome, beautiful, goodKoraline#3324 in the U.S.K-spelling of Coraline — an elaboration of Coral (Latin corallium, the sea gem) — with literaryKaida#3359 in the U.S.popularly glossed 'little dragon' (Japanese) but unverified; origin uncertainKami#3360 in the U.S.Short form of Kamilah/Kamila ('perfect') or Cameron-line names; in Japanese, kami means 'spiritKamiah#3361 in the U.S.Modern melodic coinage in the Kami-/-iah family; also the Idaho town Kamiah (Nez Perce, 'place Karley#3362 in the U.S.Free woman; variant of Carly, a feminine pet form of Carl/Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free maKenslee#3363 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending the Ken-/Kins- sound of Kinsley and Kennedy with the -lee endiKierra#3364 in the U.S.Variant of Ciara, from the Irish Gaelic word ciar meaning dark, black-haired, or dusky.Kinleigh#3365 in the U.S.Modern -leigh spelling of Kinley, clipped from the surname McKinley, 'son of Fionnlagh' — GaeliKanari#3424 in the U.S.A modern name echoing 'canary' (a bright songbird, from the Canary Islands; Latin canaria) and Karleigh#3425 in the U.S.Free woman; from the Germanic karl (free man) combined with the Old English leah (meadow, clearKarol#3426 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carol — feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman' — also evoking the joyful ChristmasKatana#3427 in the U.S.swordKatheryn#3428 in the U.S.Pure; variant spelling of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, long associated with katharos, 'purKayley#3429 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe, from caol, 'slender'Kayloni#3430 in the U.S.A modern coined name blending the English Kay element (from Kayla, meaning rejoice or laurel crKiyah#3431 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Kiya, the name of a consort of Pharaoh Akhenaten of ancient Egypt; exact EgKenlee#3494 in the U.S.woodland clearing; son of Finlay Kynsley#3495 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKarime#3546 in the U.S.Latina form of Karima/Karim — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, kind'Katara#3547 in the U.S.water drop, dropletKayli#3548 in the U.S.Variant of Kaylee/Kayleigh — a blend of Kay ('pure') and -lee, or an Irish surname linked to 'sKayliana#3549 in the U.S.Modern American elaboration joining Kayla or Kaylee to the flowing -iana endingKiah#3550 in the U.S.DawnKiarah#3551 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Kiara — Irish Ciara, 'dark', or Italian Chiara, 'bright, clear'; routes layeredKouvr#3552 in the U.S.A modern invented name (popularized by influencer Kouvr Annon); no traditional rootKyler#3553 in the U.S.Narrows, channel, straitKaior#3610 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKamoni#3611 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining the Ka- prefix to the -oni/-ani melodic ending of Milani and ImKarson#3612 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, an English and Scottish surname meaning 'son of Carr,' where Carr iKatalyna#3613 in the U.S.Elaboration of Catalina/Katalin — forms of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure'; routes layerKatya#3614 in the U.S.Each of the two
Boy Names
Kasiah#2549 in the U.S.Cinnamon; cassia spice; from Hebrew Qetsi'ah (cassia bark), the same root as the spice name casKhrome#2550 in the U.S.A modern word-name from 'chrome' — from Greek chroma, 'colour' (chrome metal, the shiny finish)Kirk#2551 in the U.S.ChurchKoleson#2552 in the U.S.Son of Col Konnor#2553 in the U.S.Hound, dog, wolfKhazi#2587 in the U.S.TeutatesKahlil#2623 in the U.S.FriendKamran#2624 in the U.S.Successful, prosperous, fortunateKion#2625 in the U.S.The Lion GuardKipton#2626 in the U.S.Sheep town; sheep settlementKove#2627 in the U.S.Hard; firmKanaan#2661 in the U.S.Low, humbleKasir#2662 in the U.S.abundant, plentifulKaspian#2663 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKato#2664 in the U.S.Second of twinsKaycee#2665 in the U.S.VigilantKayne#2666 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKendry#2667 in the U.S.Variant of Kendrick, from Old English 'cyne-ric' (royal power) or Welsh 'Cynwrig' (chief hero).Keylor#2668 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKaeden#2697 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeKamren#2698 in the U.S.Crooked nose; from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron: nose) — a spelling variant ofKylon#2699 in the U.S.Narrows, channel, straitKayvon#2735 in the U.S.From Persian Kayvan (also Keivan), the Persian name for the planet Saturn, also interpreted as Korey#2736 in the U.S.from the hollowKovi#2737 in the U.S.A modern coined name, variously echoing the Ewe (Ghana/Togo) Kovi/Kwovi, a day-name; the precisKurtis#2738 in the U.S.K-spelling of Curtis — Old French curteis, 'courteous, courtly' — hip-hop founding-father spellKaydence#2781 in the U.S.Rhythm; flow; a K-spelling variant of Cadence, from Latin cadentia (falling, rhythmic flow, froKaceyon#2819 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kacey ('vigilant', Irish Casey) to an -on ending; no single fixed rootKayde#2820 in the U.S.RoundKazi#2821 in the U.S.Judge, magistrate; from Arabic qadi, via Bengali/South Asian Kazi — a title turned name and surKellin#2861 in the U.S.Swampy areaKhristian#2862 in the U.S.Variant of Christian: 'a Christian, follower of Christ.'Kodah#2863 in the U.S.H-spelling of Koda — from Dakota/Lakota Sioux 'kola', 'friend, ally' — also echoing musical 'coKyden#2864 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeKyzeir#2865 in the U.S.Respelling of Kaiser/Kyzer; emperor, from German Kaiser via Latin Caesar.Kamal#2907 in the U.S.perfection, completeness (Arabic); lotus (Sanskrit)Kayvion#2908 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining the Kay- prefix to the -vion ending (as in Davion, Javion); no Kayzen#2909 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Japanese kaizen ('continuous improvement') and the Ka-/-zen sound of KaiKairi#2958 in the U.S.Sea; of the oceanKassian#2959 in the U.S.Empty, vainKenzai#2960 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining Ken- — from Kenzo, Kenji, and the Mackenzie family — with the -Konner#2961 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; strong-willed; K-spelling variant of Connor, from Irish Gaelic Conchobhar (conKwame#2962 in the U.S.Born on Saturday; an Akan day name from Ghana and Côte d'IvoireKadyn#3018 in the U.S.Fighter; son of Cadan; a Y-spelling variant of Kaden/Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadan (spirit of Kainen#3019 in the U.S.Modern name — readable as a variant of Cainan (biblical, 'possession'), the Irish Keanan, or a Keshawn#3020 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern compound of Ke- (a prefix) + Shawn (the Irish/English form of Sean/JoKevon#3021 in the U.S.Beloved birthKavion#3059 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Ka- prefix to the -vion ending (Davion, Javion family); no single fiKisen#3060 in the U.S.Extremely rare; readable as a Ki-/-sen coinage or a respelling (e.g. of Kisan/Keisen); not firmKoi#3061 in the U.S.carp; (homophone) love, affectionKhylan#3108 in the U.S.Respelling of Kylan; linked to Irish Caolan (slender, narrow) or a modern Kyle-based blend.Kahmari#3162 in the U.S.H-styled variant of Kamari, a modern American favorite popularly linked to Swahili kamari/qamarKallahan#3163 in the U.S.K-spelling of Callahan — from Irish O'Ceallachain, possibly 'bright-headed' or 'strife, contentKamilo#3164 in the U.S.K-styled spelling of Camilo — from Latin Camillus, a youth who served at religious ceremoniesKhyaire#3165 in the U.S.Modern styled coinage in the Kyaire/Khyree set — Arabic khayr, 'goodness', in echo; not firmly Kollin#3166 in the U.S.K-spelling of Collin/Colin — Irish cuilein, 'young pup/cub', or a form of Nicholas, 'victory ofKorben#3167 in the U.S.RavenKanai#3213 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Kanha/Kanai, a name of Krishna; also a modern -ai coinage; routes layeredKashten#3214 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kash (Cash lines) to the -ten ending; no single fixed rootKeion#3215 in the U.S.LionKhylo#3216 in the U.S.Kh-styled spelling of Kylo — a modern coinage (popularized by Star Wars' Kylo Ren), blending a Kolsyn#3217 in the U.S.Dark son; coal-dark vision (speculative modern coinage)Kris#3218 in the U.S.Short form of Kristopher/Christopher — Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' — also a ScandinavKaylen#3275 in the U.S.Modern Kay-/-len coinage with Caolán ('slender') echo; routes layeredKeandre#3276 in the U.S.Modern American blend of the Ke- prefix with Andre, the French form of Andrew, from Greek 'manlKen#3277 in the U.S.Short form of Kenneth, from Gaelic Cináed, traditionally 'born of fire', or Coinneach, 'handsomKirby#3278 in the U.S.Church settlementKofi#3279 in the U.S.From the Akan (Ghana) day-name for a boy born on Friday; from Twi/Fante naming traditionKaan#3344 in the U.S.From Turkish kağan/kaan, 'khan of khans, supreme ruler' — the steppe emperor's titleKailer#3345 in the U.S.Modern spelling related to Kyler/Kaler — surname meanings include 'cabbage farmer' (German KohlKamani#3346 in the U.S.From Hawaiian kamani, the Pacific beach-tree prized for canoe wood — also a melodic -ani coinagKarmello#3347 in the U.S.garden, orchard (of God) — from Mount CarmelKavon#3348 in the U.S.Modern American name in the Ka- plus -von pattern, with echoes of Irish Cavan, 'hollow place', Kaydon#3349 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Kaden/Caden — variously linked to 'companion' or 'spirit of battle', or a puKelton#3350 in the U.S.Keel town; from Old English coel (a keel, a ship's keel) + tun (settlement) — a place name for Khaleel#3351 in the U.S.Friend; intimate friend, close companion.Kory#3352 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKree#3353 in the U.S.modern invented one-syllable name, also associated with the Kree of Marvel Comics and the respeKyliam#3354 in the U.S.modern variant blending Kylian/KillianKhoi#3408 in the U.S.From Vietnamese Khoi/Khoe, 'strong, healthy, robust; vigorous'Kiernan#3409 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Ciarnaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ciarán,' from Gaelic cKingstyn#3410 in the U.S.king's townKiyaan#3411 in the U.S.Persian/Sanskrit name meaning 'king,' 'ancient,' or 'full of life'; also used in Arabic contextKoji#3412 in the U.S.From Japanese ko, 'small/happy/light', plus ji, 'second son/era'; meaning depends on kanjiKyier#3413 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kyrie (Greek kyrios, 'lord') and the Ky- sound; routes informalKymere#3414 in the U.S.Evocative modern name; possibly linked to Greek chimera (she-goat, fire-breathing creature of mKam#3477 in the U.S.Crooked nose; crooked river (as short form of Cameron)Karthikeya#3478 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Kartikeya, 'son of the Krittikas (the Pleiades)' — the Hindu god of war (Skanda/MKayan#3480 in the U.S.A Persian name from the ancient Kayan dynasty of Iranian mythology, meaning royal or kingly; asKeilan#3481 in the U.S.Variant of Kellen/Cillian — Irish, linked to 'slender, bright-headed' or 'little church'; a modKaelem#3551 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Callum ('a dove', Latin/Scottish) and Kaelan ('slender', Irish); no singlKaido#3552 in the U.S.From Estonian Kaido (a male name); also Japanese kaido, 'sea route' (and an anime villain); rouKaire#3553 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin: plausibly a modern Kai-family coinage, an echo of Greek chaire, 'rejoice!'Kais#3554 in the U.S.From Arabic Qays, 'firm, measuring' — the poet-lover Qays of Layla-Majnun fameKamil#3555 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKaydrian#3556 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Kayden (a modern name) with Adrian ('from Hadria'); no single fixed rootKeyan#3557 in the U.S.From Persian Kayan/Keyan, 'kings, royal' (the legendary Kayanian dynasty); also a modern spelliKinan#3558 in the U.S.From Arabic Kinan — the name of a noble Arab ancestor of the Prophet; often glossed 'covering, Kingdom#3559 in the U.S.From the English word kingdom — the realm of a king; a devotional concept-name ('Kingdom come')Kaesyn#3611 in the U.S.ae-y styling in the Kasen/Kayson family; no single fixed rootKaiel#3612 in the U.S.A modern American coined name, possibly a variant of Kael or Cael (slender in Irish Gaelic) or Kaimana#3613 in the U.S.Diamond — the Hawaiian rendering of the English word — and, read natively, kai + mana, 'power oKamir#3614 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Kamil/Amir sound field ('perfect'/'prince' echoes); no single fixed rootKayleb#3615 in the U.S.K-/-ay- spelling of Caleb — Hebrew Kalev, 'dog' (loyalty) or 'whole-hearted, faithful'; routes