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The KA sound gives names a distinctive quality. Names starting with KA are popular across American, English, India, Japan, Arabic traditions. Browse all 2,831 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with KA

  • 2,831 names starting with KA are in our database
  • 1,662 girl names and 793 boy names begin with KA
  • 376 gender-neutral names also start with KA
  • Top origins for KA names: American, English, India

Girl Names Starting With KA

1,662 girl names starting with KA — showing top 100

#170
Greek
Pure
#246
Hawaii↑ Rising
sea and sky
#258
Arabic
Arabic
#452
Spain↑ Rising
A variant of Catalina, which is derived from the Greek 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.'
#501
Greece
grace; kindness
#501
English
A creative combination, possibly from 'Camber' and 'Lynn'
#502
English
Pure
#502
American
pure
#502
American
Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.
#503
American
Pure
#504
American
Pure.
#506
Hungary
A variant of the name Kamille, derived from the Latin 'camillus', meaning 'helper' or 'attendant'.
#507
American
a variant of Kamaria, meaning 'moonlight'
#509
American
A variant of Kate, meaning 'pure'.
#511
Arabic
Meaning 'pure'.
#512
Greece
defender of man
#516
American
One who is strong.
#516
Hungarian
Pure
#517
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#520
Germanic
Free woman
#521
American
A variant of 'Kassandra', meaning 'shining upon man'
#521
American
pure
#522
American
Pure and beloved
#523
American
The name is a modern variant of 'Khadijah', meaning 'premature child' in Arabic.
#527
American
A variant of the name Kaden, meaning 'fighter' or 'warrior'.
#527
Bengali
river goddess
#528
American
A modern unique name possibly derived from Kaylee and the suffix 'ese'.
#529
American
A modern name blending 'Karl' with a feminine suffix
#530
American
A modern variation of the name Kanisha, typically used in African American communities.
#530
American
One who is a chosen or selected one
#531
American
A modern variant of the name Kearney or Karrie.
#532
Japanese
Japanese
#533
English
Keeper of the keys; pure
#533
English
English
#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
Russia
Russian
#538
American
a variant of Cassidy, meaning 'clever' or 'curly-haired' in Irish
#540
Ireland
Pure
#545
American
Rejoice
#548
Sanskrit
แรก (first, primary)
#549
American
Rejoice
#552
American
pure
#552
American
American English
#555
France
A beloved name with deep roots
#557
American
Pure
#559
American
pure or happiness
#565
American
English
#567
Hmong Culture
Brave or strong
#567
American
Pure
#569
Japan
神, kami meaning 'god' or 'spirit'; 花, ka meaning 'flower'
#572
English
A combination of 'Katherine' and 'Evelyn'
#572
American
The beautiful one
#573
American
pure and clean
#573
American
bringer of joy
#573
African
first fruits
#573
Arabic
كَوْثَر - abundance, plenty, a river in Paradise.
#574
Philippines
To be one with you.
#575
American
Arabic
#575
Italian
pure
#575
India
Hindi
#576
Greek
pure
#577
Pakistan
lotus
#579
Indian
pure
#579
English
pure, clear
#580
Poland
A peaceful ruler
#583
American
African
#586
American
derived from the Latin 'carmen', meaning song or poem, combined with 'mindy', a diminutive of 'Amanda'.
#589
American
Arabic
#591
Spanish
Spanish
#594
English
pure
#596
Slavic
Pure
#596
English
English
#599
American
African American Vernacular English
#601
American
English
#603
Germanic
Pure
#604
Swahili-speaking countries
The name signifies a form of the word for 'to break' or 'to tear,' with connotations of freedom.
#605
African
African American
#606
Hindi
Hindi
#608
American
A modern creation; possibly a blend of 'Kay' and 'Jade'.
#608
Ireland
pure
#610
American
pure, clear
#614
American
English
#615
Finland
A region in Finland known for its natural beauty.
#617
American
A variation of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.
#617
Greek
Pure
#618
American
pure, dear
#621
Greece
pure
#622
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#623
Arab countries
The one who is powerful and capable
#624
American
Pure, chaste
#626
English
pure
#629
American
Pure
#630
American
Pure or clear

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Boy Names Starting With KA

793 boy names starting with KA — showing top 100

#61
Hawaii↑ Rising
sea
#501
Germanic
German
#510
West Africa
The one who is the best
#510
American
English
#517
American
the one who is a powerful leader
#517
India
Hindi / Punjabi
#518
English
fighter
#520
American
English
#524
USA
son of the chief
#550
India
The one who digs or uncovers secrets.
#551
American
Hawaiian
#558
Hawaii
The one who is loved
#562
India
Sanskrit
#564
Arabic
one who earns; one who is successful
#568
Spain
free man
#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
#578
Unknown
A beloved name with deep roots
#583
Arabic
One who is determined or resolute; a person who is strong and gives orders.
#586
American
a combination of Kay and Juan, meaning 'rejoice' and 'God is gracious'
#586
American
Worthy
#588
India
Brave warrior
#598
Swedish
Germanic
#601
American
English
#602
India
Hindi
#605
Poland
Stone
#606
American
African American Vernacular English
#613
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#616
American
English
#621
American
The warlike one
#624
American
English
#634
Hebrew
to acquire
#642
Arabic
meaning 'revealer' or 'discoverer'
#647
Japanese
harmony and happiness
#648
American
brave and valiant
#649
Arabic
Associated with beauty and charm.
#649
English
Unknown
#665
Poland
peaceful, calm
#665
American
A modern creation possibly blending elements of names 'Kai', which means 'sea' in Hawaiian, and 'Brendan', which means '
#665
Uzbekistan
Uzbek
#665
American
African American Vernacular English
#681
American
Possibly derived from 'Kameron', meaning 'crooked nose'
#690
Japan
Restoration, recovery
#693
English
thick, sturdy, and brave
#709
China
开明, meaning 'enlightened' or 'open-minded', reflecting clarity and foresight.
#714
American
crooked or crooked place
#715
Japan
One who is harmonious and prosperous.
#720
Japan
one who takes a step forward
#720
Swahili-speaking countries
Swahili
#725
Arabic
eternal
#730
American
Free spirit
#742
Hawaii
the wind
#749
Japanese
漢字 - 'Chinese characters'
#752
American
A variant of Kamari, meaning moonlight
#752
USA
crooked nose
#754
Arabic
Perfection, completeness
#756
American
A name thought to signify a modern twist or a variant of 'Kion'.
#760
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#760
Middle Eastern countries
Generous
#763
Arabic
Successor, steward
#773
American
Warrior
#773
American
Arabic
#778
American
Hawaiian
#783
Middle Eastern Countries
Generous
#783
Estonia
calm, serene
#788
USA
Little, compact
#791
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#797
American
English
#811
Arabic
the one who decides
#813
American
A variant of Quan
#820
East Africa
One who is strong or fierce
#821
Hebrew
Treasurer, Keeper of the castle
#823
American
A variant of Qasim meaning 'one who distributes', 'divider'.
#823
American
A strong individual
#831
Sri Lanka
A name referring to a person with a good character and strength.
#831
English
Hebrew
#837
African
Swahili
#837
American
Possibly derived from 'Kavon', meaning 'the best or the greatest'
#839
French
Duck; waterfowl
#850
American
a variant of 'Khalil', meaning friend
#857
American
Derived from a combination of Kay and Sean, meaning 'rejoice' or 'broad'.
#859
Middle East
Proud, respected
#865
Saudi Arabia
خسيم - meaning 'the one who creates or achieves something'
#870
India
Sanskrit
#873
American
English
#876
English
a strong man; courageous
#877
Albania
the one born in the castle
#884
India
son of Lord Shiva
#886
Iran
A beloved name with deep roots
#889
Kenya
Swahili
#890
American
English
#890
American
Variant of the name 'Cannon', associated with strength and resilience.
#896
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
#902
American
African-American Vernacular English
#902
American
A modern blend of names and influences that suggests strength and uniqueness.
#910
Sweden
son of Karl
#911
Japan
a singer of songs
#916
Hawaii
the channel or the pathway of water
#928
India
Arabic
#929
India
Sanskrit

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Unisex Names Starting With KA

376 gender-neutral names starting with KA — showing top 100

#114
American
fighter
#170
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#181
American
Pure or keeper of the keys
#186
Hawaiian↑ Rising
Sea, ocean
#225
American
English
#225
Hawaii↑ Rising
sea and sky
#234
Various (particularly Western)↑ Rising
victorious
#261
Hindi-speaking countries↑ Rising
Hindi
#273
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#278
American↑ Rising
A modern name with no defined meaning; possibly derived from 'Kasey'
#281
American
fighter; battle
#290
India
the black one
#324
English
Hebrew
#337
American
son of the marsh-dwellers
#350
American↑ Rising
Round, barrel
#368
Swahili-speaking countries↑ Rising
moonlight
#380
Hawaii↑ Rising
Hawaiian
#392
American
Scottish
#402
American
Warrior
#409
American
unisex, innovative
#459
American↑ Rising
A variation of 'Casey' meaning brave in battle
#478
United Kingdom
pure
#503
American
A modern twist on traditionally male names like Kason.
#508
African↑ Rising
Pure or wise
#509
India
poetry, literary work
#511
American
crooked nose
#512
English
brave; a variant of the name Casey
#513
English
Irish
#516
Czech Republic
A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.
#527
American
pure
#548
American
The only one
#558
Chinese
The name can signify 'elegance' or 'beautiful'.
#559
Greece
Pure
#569
American
A modern created name, possibly derived from the surname Kaysen.
#571
American
pure
#577
Japan
fruit, berry
#578
Arab countries
generous
#585
American
Pure and Clear
#587
Japan↑ Rising
Improvement, change for the better.
#588
American
Greek
#603
English
English
#620
American
A combination of 'K' and 'Adrian'
#620
American
pure
#626
Arabic↑ Rising
generous
#630
American
A modern invented name, often associated with a variant of Caden.
#631
Ireland
Irish
#641
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#642
Nigeria
What I asked for
#657
American
cheerful
#667
Irish
slender
#676
Hebrew
קטריאל
#681
American
Son of Carr, a variant of Karlyn or Carson
#702
American
English
#707
American
English
#709
Japan
Japanese
#710
Japan
勝美 (katsu mi) `victory, beauty`
#711
Germanic
free woman
#717
American
English
#723
Hawaii
The hidden one
#745
Ireland
Irish
#745
American
English
#761
Latin
beloved
#764
American
Native American
#768
Germanic↑ Rising
Emperor
#768
American
English
#789
American
sacred place
#797
Japan↑ Rising
Forgiveness
#814
China
Nine or long-lasting.
#817
American
the sound of a bell
#820
Japanese
To be fragrant or to smell good.
#822
Iran
prosperous
#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
#838
American
English
#841
Hebrew
garden
#850
American
pure, clear
#857
Jamaica
English
#862
American
A diminutive form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.
#876
Japan
a person who acts as a messenger or a role.
#886
American
A modern variation of Kayde.
#887
American
River of Knowledge
#892
India
The place of a king
#893
American
A variant of Cajun, relating to a group of French-Louisiana settlers
#897
English
slim and fair
#899
English
pure
#910
Hawaii
The beautiful one
#915
American
the all-powerful
#917
Japanese
Japanese
#926
American
a variation of Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose'
#936
American
A derived name with no definitive meaning, often considered a modern creation.
#937
Japan↑ Rising
Japanese
#938
Japan
Flower, a name that signifies beauty.
#939
Italy
Dear
#940
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#946
USA↑ Rising
one who carries goods
#952
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#953
American
Rejoice, to be happy
#957
American
Pure
#963
American
Kailand is a modern name that blends the elements of 'Kai', which means 'sea' in Hawaiian, and 'land', suggesting a conn
#964
American
sweet