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The KE sound gives names a distinctive quality. This list covers girl names starting with KE, popular across American, English, Ireland, USA, African traditions.

Quick facts: girl names starting with KE

  • 1,240 girl names start with KE in our database
  • 200 shown below, ranked by current popularity
  • Top origins: American, English, Ireland
  • See the full combined list at Starting With KE for all genders

Girl Names Starting With KE

1,240 girl names starting with KE

#72
American
helmeted chief
#155
American↑ Rising
Hawaiian
#317
American
Derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.
#478
American
English
#500
American
God's promise
#510
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#512
USA
handsome, born of fire
#512
American
Variation of Keshia, possibly meaning 'pure'.
#513
USA
A modern creation, possibly a blend of names or a variation of Kira.
#514
American
warrior
#515
American
A name of unknown exact origins, possibly derived from African languages or cultures.
#517
American
A modern variation of the name Ciara, meaning 'dark' or 'black'.
#518
American
English
#521
American
English
#523
American
the place where we can rise
#523
English
Little and brave
#525
American
Keandra is a modern blend of 'K' names, often associated with 'Kiana' and 'Aleandra'
#525
American
English
#528
American
a variation of Kendra, meaning 'knowledge' or 'understanding'
#528
American
English
#528
American
A variant of Kenneth, often associated with the meaning 'born of fire'.
#531
American
A modern blend of names such as 'Kea' or 'Andrea'.
#531
American
Turkish
#534
English
pure, beloved
#537
American↑ Rising
cool breeze over the mountains
#538
Unknown
A beloved name with deep roots
#542
American
English
#543
American
A combination of key and Shonda, symbolizing uniqueness.
#544
American
Handsome
#546
American
Innovative and creative spirit
#547
American
English
#550
Arabic
a region or a modern city in Morocco
#551
Hawaiian
the pathway
#552
Japanese
Strong and firm
#555
American
Possession, acquiring
#556
American
English
#561
American
Royal ruler or leader
#563
American
shining; bright
#564
Hawaii
The life, the brightness, the glimmer
#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'.
#566
Irish
Derived from the Irish name 'Ciara,' meaning 'dark' or 'black', related to 'sióg' meaning 'fairy'.
#566
American
beautiful; cheerful
#566
American
English
#567
Scottish
Fair one; descendant of the handsome one
#576
American
American English
#579
American
A variant of the name Kira, often associated with light or brightness.
#581
English
pure, clear
#584
American
Valley or waterway
#586
Ireland
Little dark one.
#589
American
God is gracious
#590
American
Pure, clear
#590
American
From the bank
#591
American
who is like God
#594
Ireland
Irish
#599
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#599
Iran
Persian
#603
American
Combination of Kevin and Andrea
#603
Ireland
Irish
#605
English
Pure, chief
#607
African
A form of sweetness
#607
African
African languages
#611
Albania
the one who is blessed
#612
American
American English
#614
American
A name associated with peace and serenity.
#615
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#619
American
Slender, fair
#619
Japan↑ Rising
Japanese
#619
American
From the meadow
#620
USA
Modern name possibly derived from 'Kenya' or influenced by names like 'Kanika'.
#624
American
English
#627
American
Derived from the surname Kennedy, meaning 'descendant of Cinnéidigh' or 'helmeted head'
#627
Ireland
descendant of Caodhán
#628
American
Brave
#629
American
Nigerian
#631
Japan
wise, intelligent
#636
American
Light
#637
English
A creative variation, possibly derived from the name Kiera meaning 'little dark one'
#640
Hawaii↑ Rising
Hawaiian
#641
American
English
#642
American
A blend of Kya and Asha, often interpreted as 'the one with beautiful spirit'.
#643
American
Strength
#644
American
English
#647
American
a unique or special one
#647
American
royal meadow
#648
American
A modern variant of the name Keyon, possibly meaning 'a supreme ruler'
#655
American
A blend of the names Kena and Aisha, meaning 'pure' or 'life'
#661
American
a modern alteration of the name 'Keisha'
#664
American
From the island of the ships
#665
American
American
#667
American
Pure; a variant of Kerry, meaning 'descendant of Ciardha'.
#669
American
English
#670
American
English
#672
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
#673
Irish
descendant of the warrior,
#678
American
English
#681
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#682
English
English
#682
American
English
#683
Kenya
English
#686
American
English
#688
American
A modern name often associated with strong, empowered women.
#688
American
key holder
#691
American
a modern invented name possibly derived from Kiana
#692
African
Inspiring or Powerful
#694
Japan
tree village
#700
American
a variation of the name Kawanda, potentially meaning 'beloved' or 'noble'
#703
American
English
#705
Alaskan Native
young and noble
#706
Kenya
The one who is kind-hearted.
#707
USA
the chosen one
#708
American
English
#713
English
Scottish Gaelic
#717
American
Derived from the name Kent, meaning 'edge' or 'border'
#719
American
derived from the name Kendra, meaning 'knowledge' or 'clear water'
#720
American
Irish
#720
American
Warrior
#724
American
a modern blend, possibly combining 'Kendra' and 'Anna'
#724
Irish
descendant of Caollaidh
#724
American
A modern variation of Kiana, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.
#725
Arab World
Arabic
#727
American
Beautiful flower
#728
American
A modern variation combining elements of names like Keshia and Shayla.
#729
American
English
#730
Ireland
Irish
#732
Ireland
little dark one
#733
American
English
#736
English
Pure, beloved.
#741
American
knowledge
#741
American
Unique, special
#742
American
Irish
#742
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#743
American
Place of the pines
#744
American
a unique and musical combination of sounds
#745
American
English
#747
African
In some African cultures, it could mean 'joy' or 'happiness'.
#747
American
the loving one
#750
American
English
#751
American
comely, attractive
#752
American
English
#760
Ireland
Dark-haired
#764
American
beautiful, brave
#764
American
a variation of Kiera or Kira, meaning 'little dark one'
#765
American
English
#767
India
One who is successful
#771
American
A modern name, possibly derived from 'Keva' which means 'pretty' or 'beautiful'.
#772
American
bringer of light
#772
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#772
American
No specific meaning; contemporary coinage
#778
Irish
Warrior,
#781
USA
beautiful; bright; cherished
#784
American
A combination name that denotes beauty and strength
#786
African
to be distinguished
#787
American
the one that brings light
#789
Japan
賢治 or 健二, meanings include 'intelligent second son' or 'healthy second son'
#793
English
a variant of the name Kerika or Kirika
#793
Ireland
Irish
#796
American
English
#797
American
the combination of Keshia and Shauna, often symbolizing a powerful female presence.
#797
Arabic
moonlight
#797
American
likely a modern variation of the name Cabrini, referring to Saint Francesca Cabrini
#800
American
A diminutive form of 'Camille' or 'Katherine', often meaning 'pure'
#800
American
An Americanized form of the Irish name 'Cailín', meaning 'girl'.
#801
American
Warrior
#803
American
Royal meadow
#805
American
bright-headed, beautiful
#805
Unknown
To be free
#811
American
English
#814
Hebrew
Hebrew
#814
English
Innovative or unique, often used to denote a connection to the Kenyan spirit or culture
#816
American
royal woman
#818
African
the soft, delicate flower
#820
USA
Key of life, one who is a leader
#822
American
Modern variant of a name combining Ken and a feminine ending
#828
English
the daughter of the sea
#830
Irish
slender, fair
#831
American
Dark-haired
#832
American
pure
#833
American
Noble
#834
American
Warrior
#835
American
English
#835
Greece
Greek
#837
American
A made-up variation of Cameron or a blend of elements from different names
#840
American
Irish
#840
American
African American Vernacular
#846
American
English
#847
Swahili
Swahili
#850
United Kingdom
cinnamon
#851
United Kingdom
English
#851
American
Warrior's daughter
#852
American
Possibly derived from the name Kiera, meaning 'little dark one'.
#855
Latin
beautiful; warrior
#856
American
A modern created name, often considered a variant of Kendra.
#860
American
English
#861
Ireland
English
#862
African
A person who is a fighter.
#863
Dutch-speaking countries
Dutch
#864
English
light
#865
Ireland
Descendant of Ciarán
#865
American
A modern name, likely a variation combining elements of 'Kay' and 'Asia'.

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