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The KI sound gives names a distinctive quality. Names starting with KI are popular across American, English, Japan, Ireland, India traditions. Browse all 900 names below, organized by gender.

Quick facts: names starting with KI

  • 900 names starting with KI are in our database
  • 548 girl names and 242 boy names begin with KI
  • 110 gender-neutral names also start with KI
  • Top origins for KI names: American, English, Japan

Girl Names Starting With KI

548 girl names starting with KI — showing top 100

#222
English
from the meadow of the Royal Fortress
#501
American
Dark-haired
#501
American
English
#502
American
A variant of the male name Kiff
#503
English
a variation of Kim, meaning 'chief' or 'ruler'
#506
USA
English
#507
American
pure
#518
American
Possibly derived from the surname Kimber, originally meaning 'from the royal fortress'.
#520
English
Crown or laurel
#521
American
Unique variation of Keisha or similar names.
#523
Japan
明るい日
#529
Germanic
Christian woman, follower of Christ.
#530
Scotland
Knowledge or wisdom.
#533
American
English
#537
Japan
A chrysanthemum
#539
Africa
Mwezi tuu
#543
American
Joyful spirit
#545
American
from the King's town
#547
Ireland
Irish
#549
Australian Aboriginal culture
The sea, or wave
#555
Japanese
to aspire or to hope
#559
American
English
#572
American
God is gracious
#574
American
Daughter of the powerful
#575
American
A modern variation of the name Kirstin, meaning 'follower of Christ'
#575
Swahili-speaking regions
Little lady
#581
American
From the meadow by the royal fortress.
#583
Kenya
One who is born during the time of abundant rain.
#584
Japan
chimera; mythological creature
#585
Ethiopia
True and good
#594
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#594
American
the pure one
#595
USA
A variation of the name Kirsta, meaning 'Christ bearer'
#598
American
a variation of Kayana, often interpreted as 'the one who brings joy' or 'a modern creation'
#601
Japan
a state of calm, tranquility or peace
#607
Vietnam
Vietnamese
#614
American
a term of endearment; affectionate name
#615
American
English
#618
American
English
#620
American
Faithful or loyal
#629
American
based on the Japanese name Kimi
#636
African
A name with uncertain origins, possibly meaning 'flower'.
#637
African
a person who is born during the rain
#643
Japan
A precious or beautiful tree
#643
USA
descendant of Caollaidhe
#644
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#648
India
pure
#665
American
English
#667
Japan
It can mean 'beautiful fragrance' depending on the kanji used.
#669
English
Little, dark one
#670
American
Light of the moon
#673
Arabic
A name of unknown origin, possibly meaning 'treasure' or 'beloved'.
#685
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#686
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#692
African
To shine
#693
India
Sanskrit
#694
Israel
the name of a lake; 'harp' in Hebrew
#699
Finland
of the earth
#707
American
descendant of Cinnéidigh
#711
American
A modern feminine version of 'Kim', often linked to happiness and family.
#721
American
the one who will rise
#728
Korea
Fermented vegetables, typically napa cabbage and Korean radishes, flavored with various seasonings.
#729
American
English
#735
Japan
a name composed of characters meaning 'to be, endure' or 'to serve.'
#738
African
God's comfort
#747
American
Kierslyn
#756
Spanish
Short form of names such as 'Katherine'
#759
English
Dark-haired
#759
English
Follower of Christ
#770
African
African
#780
American
American
#781
English
A modern name possibly derived from 'Kimberly,' meaning 'from the meadow estate.'
#782
American
No established meaning, likely a modern invented name
#783
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#784
Japanese
tree of hope or to grow
#786
American
English
#790
American
A modern variation of the name 'Kylie,' which means 'boomerang' or 'spear.'
#791
American
English
#798
American
Modern invented name, possibly a blend of Kiara and Andra
#806
American
a variant of Kymberly or Kim
#807
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
#813
American
English
#818
American
a variation of Kimi, meaning 'noble' or 'ruler'.
#819
English
English
#822
American
beloved, unique
#824
Punjabi
light of the heart
#825
Swahili-speaking countries
Swahili
#835
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#839
Greece
belonging to the Lord
#840
American
Derived from Kim, meaning ruler or commander
#845
Scandinavia
A beloved name with deep roots
#857
Japan
means 'to purify'.
#862
American
English
#864
American
English
#886
Ireland
gentle; beautiful
#888
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#893
American
Derived from the name of a mountain (Mt. Kimesha)
#897
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#900
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#900
American
Pure; clear

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Boy Names Starting With KI

242 boy names starting with KI — showing top 100

#502
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#505
Ireland
Slender or narrow
#510
English
Derived from Old English, meaning 'warrior' or 'brave one'
#510
Ireland
Irish
#520
American
English
#526
American
African
#527
Africa
To be strong or to influence
#535
United Kingdom
English
#539
American
The Lord is gracious
#588
American
Irish
#596
American
English
#596
English
Old English
#639
Kenya
A tree with a medicinal value
#642
American
handsome
#643
Turkey
Turkish
#657
Iran
king, ruler
#663
Ireland
From the headland; fair or attractive.
#684
American
young goat, child
#701
USA
From the pointed hill.
#704
Ireland
Irish
#734
Greece
Greek
#739
American
A modern variation of the name Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose'
#749
English
From the place of the kilns.
#755
England
king's valley
#779
American
A modern name that may derive from various cultural influences without a fixed meaning.
#796
American
English
#797
American
English
#803
India↑ Rising
King
#808
American
King; anointed one
#845
American
Royal descendant
#856
English
Cynbel's valley
#879
American
English
#899
Germanic
Son of the king
#909
English
dark-haired
#911
Tanzania
Swahili
#913
American
A man of the hill, a hill dweller
#926
English
Descendant of the warrior
#927
American
little battle
#928
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#945
American
a form of the surname known, associated with the idea of warrior or strong leader
#962
Scotland
church by the wood
#978
American
English
#985
American
An innovative name possibly derived from the combination of other names.
#993
Korea
기운
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1010
English
From the hilltop meadow
#1083
Kenya
Born during the time of a great rain
#1091
English
kettle town
#1101
Greek
Greek
#1101
American
King or ruler.
#1101
Latin
of the church
#1109
Ireland
Irish
#1113
Ireland
Ancient; enduring
#1114
American
King of Isaiah
#1137
American
A variation of Kyler, which possibly means 'bowman' or 'archer'.
#1156
Ukraine
Related to Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.
#1159
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1172
India
farmers
#1198
Egypt
Young man
#1198
English
bearer of Christ
#1202
American
Descendant of the royal family
#1239
American
English
#1241
Ireland
Irish
#1260
English
from the town of Keston
#1281
American
man of the king
#1286
American
a form of Kyle; narrow, straight
#1287
India
The one who is associated with Lord Muruga, or Kartikeya, the god of war.
#1338
American
English
#1340
India
Sanskrit
#1350
United Kingdom
English
#1353
Swahili-speaking countries
One who is brilliant or bright
#1371
Israel
To be cut off
#1415
Ireland
Little dark one
#1452
Ireland
Irish
#1459
Germanic
Cedar wood
#1469
Dutch-speaking countries
Kiezer means 'emperor'.
#1477
Kenya
someone who is a leader or a guide
#1489
Iran
a name associated with a strong figure or a leader
#1496
Scandinavian countries
Mighty warrior
#1513
United Kingdom
Kilburn is derived from an Old English place name which means 'the stream where the killing takes place'
#1526
India
to sing
#1533
American
Royal, Elevated, Flowering
#1541
Japan
Japanese
#1542
American
king, ruler
#1547
Ireland
descendant of Ciarán
#1559
Ireland
Irish
#1561
English
brave
#1568
Japan
Japanese
#1574
Japan
Japanese
#1577
USA
one who brings happiness

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Unisex Names Starting With KI

110 gender-neutral names starting with KI — showing top 100

#68
American
king's meadow
#142
American
English
#230
Irish↑ Rising
little, dark one
#266
American
English
#367
Irish
Warrior
#428
Iran↑ Rising
king
#429
Russia
The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
#477
Ireland
Little dark one
#521
American
church near a lake
#540
French
light, pure
#559
India
One who is honest; truth
#561
African
Swahili
#563
American
To ignite or bring to light; to inspire or illuminate.
#597
Scottish
From the king's meadow
#627
Japan
清世
#636
India
Sanskrit
#644
Japanese
Lily (百合)
#653
United Kingdom
follower of Christ
#696
American
A small or affectionate form of various names.
#702
American
A form of the name Kinnick, often associated with the land.
#705
American
A short form of the name 'Kipp'; it can mean 'to point' or 'to keep'.
#709
Ireland
Irish
#720
American
God is gracious
#725
Hawaii↑ Rising
divine
#804
English
A variant spelling of Kailyn, meaning 'slim and fair'
#817
Irish
Ciarán
#850
English
king's meadow
#850
Swahili-speaking countries
Gift
#884
English
Royal fortress
#966
South Sudan
Dinka
#994
Ireland
Hollow or a type of traditional stone house
#1006
Japanese
きれい (Kirei - Beautiful)
#1025
Egypt
Arabic
#1031
Turkey
Turkish
#1031
American
short form of Kimberly, meaning 'woodland clearing'
#1032
Ireland↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#1058
American
A diminutive form of Kim; meaning 'king' or 'ruler' in Old English
#1067
American
Little or small child
#1114
Scotland
church land
#1118
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1125
American
A small hill or ridge.
#1152
American↑ Rising
pure; keeper of the keys; light
#1246
Japan↑ Rising
pure beauty
#1254
American
African American
#1255
American
Warrior's meadow
#1265
English
the one with a small physical stature or someone who is 'from a valley'
#1306
English
a form of Kim; derived from 'Kimberly', meaning 'from the meadow'.
#1307
Japan
Japanese
#1377
Tanzania
A mountain
#1381
Persian↑ Rising
King
#1392
Japan
to cut
#1398
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1405
Irish
ancient, enduring
#1416
American
family; relative
#1432
Irish
ancient
#1470
Ireland
Irish
#1483
English
Cyne's follower, a warrior’s support.
#1483
African
The one who is a lion
#1493
Ireland
dark-haired
#1512
English
English
#1530
English
Meaning 'from the royal fortress'.
#1552
American
Brave and bold
#1555
India
a beautiful girl
#1556
American
A narrow channel or strait.
#1556
American
English
#1597
India↑ Rising
ray of light
#1610
American
A variant of 'Kiera', meaning 'dark' or 'black'
#1621
Swahili-speaking countries
young man, boy
#1662
American
a modern name possibly derived from 'Kisha,' often associated with the meaning 'pure' or 'sacred'
#1684
American
the valley of the river
#1688
India
ray of light; sunbeam
#1717
Sweden
Christianity, follower of Christ
#1730
Hebrew
a stream, river
#1752
Democratic Republic of the Con
Place of the rivers.
#1762
African
"God's gift"
#1780
English
English
#1783
Scotland
church
#1796
American
a joyful or playful person
#1809
Irish
Slender, fair, or pretty
#1810
American
A modern name that may derive from Kisha, meaning beautiful
#1826
English
dark, black
#1835
African
a short form of the name Ezekiel
#1858
American
A Native American tribe; meaning of 'principal' in Kiowa language
#1928
Japanese↑ Rising
Japanese
#1949
Denmark
Danish
#1956
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#2757
American↑ Rising
From the church village
#2997
Swahili-speaking countries↑ Rising
Swahili
#3623
American
diamond
#3804
Egypt↑ Rising
Egyptian
#3843
Irish
Irish
#3939
Korea
gold
#4673
American
now, the entanglement; a child born from the moon
#5165
English↑ Rising
Irish
#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
#6364
Japan↑ Rising
Japanese
#6545
Japanese↑ Rising
桐 (kiri), meaning 'paulownia tree'
#7114
Japan
a mythical creature resembling a unicorn
#7465
Jamaica↑ Rising
A name of empowerment and strength