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The K sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. Names starting with K are popular across American, English, India, Japan, USA traditions. Browse all 7,761 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with K

  • 7,761 names starting with K are in our database
  • 3,091 girl names and 1,684 boy names begin with K
  • 225 gender-neutral names also start with K
  • Top origins for K names: American, English, India

Girl Names Starting With K

3,091 girl names starting with K — showing top 100

#85
American
helmeted chief
#93
American
king's meadow
#149
American
Hawaiian
#185
Hawaii↑ Rising
sea and sky
#186
Greek
Pure
#193
Hawaiian
Sea, ocean
#204
Australia
boomerang
#229
Irish↑ Rising
little, dark one
#253
Hawaii↑ Rising
sea and sky
#255
American
Pure or keeper of the keys
#272
Greece
young green shoot, bud
#303
English
from the meadow of the Royal Fortress
#323
India
the black one
#357
Arabic
Arabic
#364
English
Hebrew
#385
Russia↑ Rising
The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
#392
African↑ Rising
Pure or wise
#430
Spain↑ Rising
A variant of Catalina, which is derived from the Greek 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.'
#459
American↑ Rising
Spanish
#491
Greek
Greek
#500
American
God's promise
#500
American
English
#501
American
Dark-haired
#501
Greece
grace; kindness
#501
American
Variant of Kendra, meaning 'the knowing one'.
#501
American
English
#501
Sweden
Christian, follower of Christ
#501
English
A creative combination, possibly from 'Camber' and 'Lynn'
#502
English
Pure
#502
American
A variant of the male name Kiff
#502
American
pure
#502
American
Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.
#502
Finland
A form of Christina, meaning ‘follower of Christ’.
#503
American
Short form of 'Courtney', meaning 'from the court.'
#503
English
a variation of Kim, meaning 'chief' or 'ruler'
#503
American
Pure
#504
American
Pure.
#506
Hungary
A variant of the name Kamille, derived from the Latin 'camillus', meaning 'helper' or 'attendant'.
#506
USA
English
#507
American
a variant of Kamaria, meaning 'moonlight'
#507
American
pure
#509
American
A variant of Kate, meaning 'pure'.
#510
American
Variant of Kelsey, meaning 'island of ships'.
#510
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#511
Arabic
Meaning 'pure'.
#512
Greece
defender of man
#512
American
Variation of Keshia, possibly meaning 'pure'.
#513
American
English
#513
USA
A modern creation, possibly a blend of names or a variation of Kira.
#513
Sweden
Christian, follower of Christ
#514
American
A variant of Kirsten, meaning 'Christian'.
#514
American
warrior
#515
American
A name of unknown exact origins, possibly derived from African languages or cultures.
#516
American
One who is strong.
#516
Hungarian
Pure
#517
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#517
American
A modern variation of the name Ciara, meaning 'dark' or 'black'.
#518
American
Possibly derived from the surname Kimber, originally meaning 'from the royal fortress'.
#518
American
A form of the name 'Kida', possibly meaning 'the one who is loved' or 'the one who brings joy'
#518
American
to be loved, to love
#518
American
English
#519
American
Christian follower
#520
Germanic
Free woman
#520
English
Crown or laurel
#521
American
A variant of 'Kassandra', meaning 'shining upon man'
#521
American
Unique variation of Keisha or similar names.
#521
American
English
#521
American
pure
#522
United Kingdom↑ Rising
pure
#522
American
Pure and beloved
#523
Japan
明るい日
#523
American
the place where we can rise
#523
American
The name is a modern variant of 'Khadijah', meaning 'premature child' in Arabic.
#523
Various
follower of Christ
#523
English
Little and brave
#525
American
Keandra is a modern blend of 'K' names, often associated with 'Kiana' and 'Aleandra'
#525
American
English
#525
American
A modern variant of Kaylee, which is derived from the Irish name Caoilinn, meaning 'slender' or 'fair.'
#527
American
A variant of the name Kaden, meaning 'fighter' or 'warrior'.
#528
American
a variation of Kendra, meaning 'knowledge' or 'understanding'
#528
American
Arabic
#528
American
English
#528
American
A modern unique name possibly derived from Kaylee and the suffix 'ese'.
#528
American
A variant of Kenneth, often associated with the meaning 'born of fire'.
#529
American
A modern name blending 'Karl' with a feminine suffix
#529
Germanic
Christian woman, follower of Christ.
#530
American
A modern variation of the name Kanisha, typically used in African American communities.
#530
Scotland
Knowledge or wisdom.
#530
American
One who is a chosen or selected one
#531
American
A modern variant of the name Kearney or Karrie.
#531
American
A modern blend of names such as 'Kea' or 'Andrea'.
#531
American
Valley of the River
#531
American
Turkish
#532
Japanese
Japanese
#533
English
Keeper of the keys; pure
#533
English
English
#533
American
English
#534
English
pure, beloved
#534
American
a blend of Kay and Linda, often interpreted as pure or beloved
#534
American
grace

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Boy Names Starting With K

1,684 boy names starting with K — showing top 100

#93
Hawaii
sea
#135
American
fighter
#196
American↑ Rising
English
#204
American
English
#221
American
handsome
#226
Various (particularly Western)↑ Rising
victorious
#237
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#264
American↑ Rising
A modern name with no defined meaning; possibly derived from 'Kasey'
#269
Hawaii↑ Rising
warrior
#270
American
English
#286
Hindi-speaking countries↑ Rising
Hindi
#294
Scotland
Born of fire; handsome.
#295
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#296
Israel↑ Rising
Hebrew
#328
American
fighter; battle
#349
American
Round, barrel
#364
Japan↑ Rising
Improvement, change for the better.
#367
American↑ Rising
to shine
#384
Arabic↑ Rising
خليل
#389
Ireland↑ Rising
Little dark one
#400
American
unisex, innovative
#401
Iran↑ Rising
king
#402
American
Sky
#404
American
English
#405
American
English
#411
Japan↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#415
American↑ Rising
A modern created name, possibly derived from the surname Kaysen.
#418
Irish
Warrior
#451
American
Warrior
#453
American
son of the marsh-dwellers
#471
USA
brave
#484
Japan↑ Rising
fruit, berry
#500
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#500
American
A combination of the name 'Keon' with a suffix to give it a unique twist.
#500
USA
Sky
#501
Germanic
German
#502
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
China
Chinese
#503
American
Brave
#504
American
victorious,
#505
Ireland
Slender or narrow
#508
South Africa
Zulu
#508
American
Descendant of the one who is from the estate
#508
American
royal valley
#509
American
narrow, straight
#510
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'warrior' or 'brave one'
#510
West Africa
The one who is the best
#510
Ireland
Irish
#510
South Africa
to be able
#510
American
English
#513
American
A modern invented name.
#516
American
American English
#517
American
the one who is a powerful leader
#517
India
Hindi / Punjabi
#519
Japan
Japanese
#519
American
No established meaning
#519
Turkey
son, child
#520
American
English
#520
American
English
#521
American
from the land of Kent
#524
American
brave and wise
#524
USA
son of the chief
#526
American
African
#527
USA
English
#527
Africa
To be strong or to influence
#531
American
Celtic
#533
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#534
Armenia
Armenian
#535
American
English
#536
Turkey
Turkish
#538
American
narrow or straight
#539
American
The Lord is gracious
#540
American
A modern twist on traditionally male names like Kason.
#549
Greek
bearer of Christ
#550
American
victorious
#550
India
The one who digs or uncovers secrets.
#550
American
The same as Kadeem, often interpreted as 'the one who is advanced or the one who is enlightened'
#551
American
Hawaiian
#553
American
Kermit
#553
American
a creative and unique construction
#555
American
Japanese
#556
Greek
anointed, Christ
#558
Hawaii
The one who is loved
#559
English
Old English
#561
Iran
Persian
#562
India
a pure and radiant one
#562
India
Sanskrit
#564
Arabic
one who earns; one who is successful
#565
Arabic
Arabic
#565
Egypt
the one who is called
#566
American
English
#567
Armenia
an Armenian form of a name meaning 'little' or 'young'
#567
Irish
Descendant of the warrior
#568
Spain
free man
#568
English
English
#570
Japan
The name means 'peaceful' (浩) and 'fly' (平)
#572
Germanic
German
#574
American
A modern invented name, possibly a blend of popular names.
#575
American
The name Kadarion is likely a modern invention, possibly derived from existing names that carry connotations of strength
#575
USA
descended from the 'Dark' or 'Black'.

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Unisex Names Starting With K

225 gender-neutral names starting with K — showing top 100

#328
American
Derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.
#387
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#514
Swahili-speaking countries
First
#521
American
church near a lake
#556
American↑ Rising
crooked nose
#585
American
Pure and Clear
#611
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#630
American
A modern invented name, often associated with a variant of Caden.
#636
India
Sanskrit
#637
American
pure
#642
Nigeria
What I asked for
#670
American
English
#692
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#696
American
A small or affectionate form of various names.
#702
American
English
#707
American
English
#709
Japan
Japanese
#719
American↑ Rising
Son of Carr, a variant of Karlyn or Carson
#720
American
Irish
#723
Hawaii
The hidden one
#745
Ireland
Irish
#747
African
In some African cultures, it could mean 'joy' or 'happiness'.
#764
American
Native American
#786
African
to be distinguished
#800
China
Ancient, old
#810
American
English
#814
English
Innovative or unique, often used to denote a connection to the Kenyan spirit or culture
#817
Irish
Ciarán
#820
Japanese
To be fragrant or to smell good.
#830
Irish
slender, fair
#847
Swahili
Swahili
#850
American
pure, clear
#861
Ireland
English
#865
Ireland
Descendant of Ciarán
#878
USA
descendant of Ken
#879
English
raven
#886
American
A modern variation of Kayde.
#893
American
A variant of Cajun, relating to a group of French-Louisiana settlers
#936
American↑ Rising
A modern twist on the word 'creed', meaning a set of beliefs or guiding principles.
#943
English
A combination of Kayla and Ann.
#947
American
English
#953
American
Rejoice, to be happy
#966
South Sudan
Dinka
#993
Japan
Japanese
#999
Indian
Gaelic
#1049
American
free man
#1053
Sweden
Norse
#1056
India
Sanskrit
#1081
Russia
Russian
#1085
India
Bringing happiness
#1094
India
From the region of Kashmir, renowned for its beauty and cultural richness.
#1099
Ireland
Irish
#1100
American
A modern variation possibly deriving from names like Kiana; no specific traditional meaning.
#1118
Irish
Vigilant
#1119
Chinese
Strong, healthy
#1121
South Korea
Capital
#1127
American↑ Rising
pure; keeper of the keys; light
#1133
American
English
#1142
Swahili-speaking countries
moonlight
#1154
American
A modern variation of the name Kellen or a blend of Kelly and Lynn.
#1171
American
English
#1178
American
French
#1201
American
African
#1203
American
English
#1209
Japan
Japanese
#1215
Slavic
pure
#1224
English
follower of Christ
#1227
American
Royal
#1244
American
from the marsh
#1259
India
Sanskrit
#1265
English
the one with a small physical stature or someone who is 'from a valley'
#1297
American
a modern invented name, possibly derived from the word 'khalai', which indicates a strong and courageous spirit.
#1298
Irish
descendant of Ceagan
#1301
Germanic
Emperor
#1304
American
a form of the name Codi, which means 'helpful' or 'cushion'
#1306
English
a form of Kim; derived from 'Kimberly', meaning 'from the meadow'.
#1327
English
from the marsh
#1333
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1358
American
Born of the African people
#1383
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1392
Japan
to cut
#1394
American
Pure, beloved
#1405
Nigeria
God's treasure
#1428
China
恺, meaning 'happy'
#1438
Sweden
Means 'Christian'
#1453
American
Follower of Christ
#1493
Ireland
dark-haired
#1516
Myanmar
Burmese
#1530
English
Meaning 'from the royal fortress'.
#1552
American
Brave and bold
#1555
India
a beautiful girl
#1556
American
English
#1580
Irish
Descendant of Caoin (gentle)
#1612
English
English
#1621
Swahili-speaking countries
young man, boy
#1624
Vietnam
Fair, beautiful
#1652
Ireland
little dark one
#1693
Germanic
German
#1706
American
from the narrow woods
#1709
American
English