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American unisex names starting with K bring together a distinct cultural heritage and a satisfying first letter. Whether you're drawn to American tradition or simply love how K names sound, these names all carry authentic roots.

American Unisex names starting with K

  • 100 American unisex names begin with K
  • All names include full etymology from American naming tradition
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity and staying power
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American Unisex Names Starting With K

100 unisex names of American origin beginning with K

#317
American
Derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.
#511
American
crooked nose
#513
American
A modern variant spelling of the name 'Colby', meaning 'from the dark village'.
#517
American
A modern form of the name Kyra, meaning 'lady' or 'the one who is lord.'
#521
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church near a lake
#585
American
Pure and Clear
#630
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A modern invented name, often associated with a variant of Caden.
#637
American
pure
#657
American
cheerful
#670
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A variant of the name Kerry, which means 'black-haired' or 'descendant of Ciarr’ in Irish.
#681
American
Son of Carr, a variant of Karlyn or Carson
#696
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A small or affectionate form of various names.
#702
American
Possibly a combination of 'Kama' (meaning 'desire') and 'rie' (ending related to laughter, joy)
#707
American
English
#720
American
descendant of the comely one
#720
American
God is gracious
#727
American
Beautiful flower
#764
American
Native American
#810
American
a unique modern name, likely created for its phonetic appeal.
#823
American
Possibly derived from the surname 'Callaway', which comes from an Anglicized form of the Irish name 'Ó Ceallaigh', meani
#831
American
Pure; beloved
#879
American
Descendant of Ceallach
#881
American
pure; keeper of the keys
#886
American
A modern variation of Kayde.
#947
American
Derived from the name Candace, meaning 'queen' or 'pure'.
#953
American
Rejoice, to be happy
#957
American
Pure
#1010
American
The one who is like a king
#1031
American
short form of Kimberly, meaning 'woodland clearing'
#1040
American↑ Rising
a form of the name Codi, which means 'helpful' or 'cushion'
#1049
American
free man
#1065
American
A blend of key and Marie, implying importance and elegance
#1100
American
A modern variation possibly deriving from names like Kiana; no specific traditional meaning.
#1116
American
A modern name that may be derived from a combination of Kay and suffix -lix.
#1118
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1133
American
Royal
#1152
American↑ Rising
pure; keeper of the keys; light
#1154
American
A modern variation of the name Kellen or a blend of Kelly and Lynn.
#1159
American
Fortified place
#1171
American
A modern name, likely a blend of 'Kay' and 'Lands', possibly symbolizing purity and land or territory.
#1178
American
Follower of Christ.; Variant of Christine.
#1201
American
African
#1214
American
A modern name likely derived from Camden, meaning 'winding valley'.
#1218
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Derived from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, meaning 'descendant of Cathasach' which translates to 'vigilant'.
#1227
American
Royal
#1227
American
Raven
#1244
American
from the marsh
#1297
American
a modern invented name, possibly derived from the word 'khalai', which indicates a strong and courageous spirit.
#1317
American
Generosity
#1333
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1358
American
Born of the African people
#1376
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1383
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1394
American
Pure, beloved
#1453
American
Follower of Christ
#1457
American
handsome
#1520
American
a modern name variation possibly derived from Carson meaning 'son of the marsh-dwellers'
#1552
American
Brave and bold
#1556
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a variation of the name Kendall meaning 'valley of the river Kent'
#1587
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1706
American
from the narrow woods
#1709
American
a variant of Kevin, means handsome
#1713
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1733
American
the beloved one
#1796
American
a joyful or playful person
#1806
American
Variant of Cameron or derived from 'Kamryn', which means 'crooked nose'
#1807
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pure
#1809
American
A blend of various names
#1837
American
Friend
#1845
American
Knowledge or wisdom
#1858
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A Native American tribe; meaning of 'principal' in Kiowa language
#1934
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Pure
#1938
American
moon or moonlight
#2399
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#2424
American
Slender or fair
#2595
American
Spirit of battle
#2715
American
from the channel or the narrow waterway
#2757
American↑ Rising
From the church village
#3084
American
battle, spirit
#3150
American↑ Rising
one who is brave
#3299
American↑ Rising
Irish; English
#3402
American
From the hill
#3740
American↑ Rising
Helper
#3841
American
a variation of Kaylin, meaning slender or fair
#3936
American
Pure, chaste
#3947
American
Bearer of Christ
#4063
American
Pure; keeper of the keys.
#4082
American↑ Rising
From the church or a church settlement
#4085
American
Unknown
#4276
American
A modern name with unknown exact roots, but possibly derived as a variant of 'Kailan' or influenced by the name 'Kalon,' which can mean 'handsome' or 'beauty.
#4315
American↑ Rising
from the hill of the fort.
#4533
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#4671
American↑ Rising
An abbreviation, potentially derived from other names like 'Kaycee'.
#4673
American
now, the entanglement; a child born from the moon
#4976
American↑ Rising
from the farm by the stream
#5573
American↑ Rising
a modern invented name, possibly derived from Kayla
#5799
American↑ Rising
The name Kessiah is often thought to mean 'cinnamon'.
#5857
American↑ Rising
Kitt is often considered a diminutive of Katherine or similar names, which means 'pure' or 'clear'.
#6066
American↑ Rising
King's meadow
#6084
American↑ Rising
From the clerical profession; scholar

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