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The K sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. This list covers girl names starting with K, popular across American, English, Arabic, Japan, Hawaii traditions.

Quick facts: girl names starting with K

  • 4,890 girl names start with K in our database
  • 200 shown below, ranked by current popularity
  • Top origins: American, English, Arabic
  • See the full combined list at Starting With K for all genders

Girl Names Starting With K

4,890 girl names starting with K

#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
#328
American
Derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.
#357
Arabic
Arabic
#364
English
Hebrew
#385
Russia↑ Rising
The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
#387
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#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
Swahili-speaking countries
First
#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
church near a lake
#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
#535
American
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#535
American
A modern blend of Kayla and Anne
#535
American
English
#535
English
A combination of Kali and Anna, meaning 'black' and 'grace'.
#536
American
Hebrew
#536
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#537
Japan
refreshing fragrance
#537
Russia
Russian
#537
Japan
A chrysanthemum
#537
Nigeria
A short form of Kcee Shining Star, reflecting brightness and success.
#538
Unknown
A beloved name with deep roots
#538
American
a variant of Cassidy, meaning 'clever' or 'curly-haired' in Irish
#539
Africa
Mwezi tuu
#540
India
प्रकाश
#541
American
shining, clear; a crystal-like beauty
#542
American
English
#543
American
A unique or creative blend of the names Kristine and Giselle.
#543
American
A combination of key and Shonda, symbolizing uniqueness.
#543
American
Joyful spirit
#544
American
a variation of Kristen, which means 'Christian' or 'follower of Christ'
#545
American
from the King's town
#545
Arabic
خَلِيمَة - means 'tolerant' or 'patient'
#545
American
Rejoice
#546
American
Innovative and creative spirit
#547
Ireland
Irish
#547
American
English
#548
Sanskrit
แรก (first, primary)
#548
Japan↑ Rising
Japanese
#549
Australian Aboriginal culture
The sea, or wave
#549
American
Rejoice
#550
Arabic
a region or a modern city in Morocco
#550
American
A modern variation of 'Kendall' or a name influenced by the word 'kind'.
#551
American
Rejoice
#551
Hawaiian
the pathway
#552
Japanese
Strong and firm
#552
American
pure
#552
American
American English
#555
France
A beloved name with deep roots
#555
Japanese
to aspire or to hope
#555
American
Possession, acquiring
#556
Lao
to shine
#556
American↑ Rising
crooked nose
#556
American
English
#557
American
Pure
#558
Chinese
The name can signify 'elegance' or 'beautiful'.
#558
Saudi Arabia
Arabic
#559
American
English
#559
Japanese
Japanese
#559
American
pure or happiness
#563
American
To ignite or bring to light; to inspire or illuminate.
#563
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#563
American
shining; bright
#564
American
a variation of Kendall, meaning valley of the river.
#565
American
Possibly a modern variant derived from the name Kendra, meaning 'knowledge' or 'understanding'.
#565
American
English
#566
American
beautiful; cheerful
#566
American
English
#567
Hmong Culture
Brave or strong
#567
American
Pure
#569
Japan
神, kami meaning 'god' or 'spirit'; 花, ka meaning 'flower'
#570
American
a derivative form of Christina
#570
English
follower of Christ
#571
American
English
#571
Russia
Greek
#572
English
A combination of 'Katherine' and 'Evelyn'
#572
American
The beautiful one
#572
American
God is gracious
#573
American
pure and clean
#573
American
bringer of joy
#573
African
first fruits
#573
Arabic
كَوْثَر - abundance, plenty, a river in Paradise.
#574
American
Daughter of the powerful
#574
Philippines
To be one with you.
#575
American
Arabic
#575
Italian
pure
#575
American
A modern variation of the name Kirstin, meaning 'follower of Christ'
#575
American
English
#575
Swahili-speaking regions
Little lady
#575
India
Hindi
#576
Greek
pure
#576
American
American English
#577
Pakistan
lotus
#579
Indian
pure
#579
American
A variant of the name Kira, often associated with light or brightness.
#579
English
pure, clear
#580
USA
Narrow, straight
#580
Poland
A peaceful ruler
#581
India
Sanskrit
#581
Arabic↑ Rising
Rejoicing; happiness
#581
English
pure, clear
#581
American
From the meadow by the royal fortress.
#582
American
possible variant of the name 'Kania' or 'Kiana', with meanings linked to 'divine' or 'heavenly'
#583
American
African
#583
American
the graceful one or queen
#583
Kenya
One who is born during the time of abundant rain.
#584
American
Valley or waterway

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