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

Quick facts: girl names starting with KI

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

Girl Names Starting With KI

629 girl names starting with KI

#93
American
king's meadow
#229
Irish↑ Rising
little, dark one
#303
English
from the meadow of the Royal Fortress
#385
Russia↑ Rising
The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.
#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
church near a lake
#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
#563
American
To ignite or bring to light; to inspire or illuminate.
#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
India
Sanskrit
#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
#653
United Kingdom
follower of Christ
#665
American
English
#667
Japan
It can mean 'beautiful fragrance' depending on the kanji used.
#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
Scottish
From the king's meadow
#692
African
To shine
#693
India
Sanskrit
#694
Israel
the name of a lake; 'harp' in Hebrew
#696
American
A small or affectionate form of various names.
#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
#743
Hawaii
divine
#747
American
Kierslyn
#756
Spanish
Short form of names such as 'Katherine'
#759
English
Dark-haired
#759
English
Follower of Christ
#765
Japan↑ Rising
pure beauty
#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
#784
Japanese
tree of hope or to grow
#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
#804
English
A variant spelling of Kailyn, meaning 'slim and fair'
#806
American
a variant of Kymberly or Kim
#807
Hawaiian
Hawaiian
#813
American
English
#817
Irish
Ciarán
#818
American
a variation of Kimi, meaning 'noble' or 'ruler'.
#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
#904
Japan
A combination of 'ki' meaning 'tree' and 'risa' meaning 'jasmine.'
#906
American
American
#911
American
Kiasia is often considered a modern, unique name with no specific historical meaning but is a variant of Asia or similar
#912
USA
Unique
#913
Australia
Australian Aboriginal
#916
American
English
#917
Japan
Chrysanthemum (菊) - a flower symbolizing autumn.
#919
American
A variant of the name Kenisha, implying a 'divine' or 'blessed' origin.
#924
Japan
清の meaning purity or cleanliness
#929
Scotland
A form of 'Christina,' meaning 'follower of Christ.'
#934
Nigeria
African
#936
English
Royal fortress
#944
African
Beautiful flower
#947
USA
(English: A variant form of the name Keshia)
#950
American
The rays of the sun
#952
English
Swahili
#954
American
a variant of the name Kindle, often associated with the concept of 'to ignite' or 'spark'
#956
American↑ Rising
English
#963
American
A modern unisex variation derived from Kimberley, meaning 'from the royal fortress meadow'.
#963
American
Distant place
#966
South Sudan
Dinka
#967
United Kingdom
English
#968
American
From the royal fortress meadow
#971
Irish
Celtic
#971
American
Derived from Kimberly
#974
American
Black, dark; a form of Kiera
#985
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#985
Germanic
small stone
#999
American
A modern variant of Kiara, which means 'clear, bright, or famous'
#999
American
lighter
#1000
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1000
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1000
Modern American
brave and strong — from Kiana
#1000
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1000
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1000
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1000
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1000
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1000
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1000
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1000
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1000
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1005
American
English
#1013
American
A blend of the name Kim and suffix -brielle, often interpreted as a combination of 'noble' and 'God is my strength'.
#1015
Japanese
Purity
#1016
Hawaii
the one who is tricky or clever
#1018
American
the essence of a rose
#1023
Greece
Sunday
#1023
Japanese
A child (ko) who is treasured (kima)
#1029
Japan
Japanese
#1029
American
English
#1031
Finland
A nickname for 'kiss', also means 'cat'.
#1039
American
English
#1041
American
Celtic
#1042
American
The town of Cyne's people.
#1043
Norway
bloom, flower
#1046
Vietnam
Golden, precious
#1051
Poland
A diminutive of the name Kira or Kiki, often used affectionately.
#1052
Sweden
Scandinavian
#1060
Japan
木美, meaning 'tree beauty'
#1065
American
Beautiful, slender, or a variant of Kiley.
#1066
American
English
#1067
American
Little or small child
#1069
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1071
USA
A modern variant of 'Kirsten' or 'Kira', potentially meaning 'the redeemer' or 'light'.
#1076
American
potentially derived from American or invented origins, meaning is largely personal or familial.
#1098
American
English
#1099
American
Only, unique
#1104
American
A modern variant of 'Kia', often interpreted as 'the return of the sun'
#1111
American
From the royal fortress
#1123
Japan
Japanese
#1124
Russia
A beloved name with deep roots
#1125
American
a variant of Kiana, meaning divine
#1125
Kenya
Kikuyu
#1127
American↑ Rising
pure; keeper of the keys; light
#1127
USA
English
#1133
American
English
#1140
American
from the royal fortress meadow
#1145
American
Derived from the name 'Kinesh', meaning 'to know' or 'intelligent'
#1149
American
A combination of elements meaning 'tree' and 'beautiful.'
#1150
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1157
American
From the forest clearing, beautiful
#1157
American
Japanese
#1160
American
English
#1169
India
Derived from 'Kirtan', meaning 'praise' or 'glory', often used in a spiritual context related to the singing of hymns.
#1175
American
English
#1176
American
English
#1184
American
English
#1189
American
Of the Kinver hills
#1191
Australia
Light; bright; sparkling
#1192
Hungary
Hungarian

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