Baby Girl Names That Start With K
K-names feel modern and punchy; many rose after the 1980s as fresh spellings and crossovers such as Kayla, Kai, and Kennedy. Alongside the newer coinages sit long-serving Irish and Greek mainstays like Kevin, Keira, and Katherine. This page narrows the letter to 163 girl names, where American, English and Greek origins run strongest. Kennedy (No. 85) and Kinsley (No. 93) are the most popular K girl names in the 2025 U.S. Social Security rankings.
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Baby Girl Names That Start With K List
163 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Khadija
Meaning: Premature child
Origin: Arabic
#2
Kiara
Meaning: Bright or dark-haired
Origin: Italian / Irish
#3
Khadijah
Meaning: Premature child
Origin: Arabic
#4
Kaia
Meaning: Sea or pure
Origin: Hawaiian / Scandinavian
#5
Kayla
Meaning: Laurel crown or slim and fair
Origin: Hebrew / Yiddish / Modern English
#6
Kyra
Meaning: Lady or lord
Origin: Greek / Persian
#7
Keira
Meaning: Dark-haired
Origin: Irish
#8
Kira
Meaning: Lady, ruler, or light
Origin: Russian / Greek
#9
Kiana
Meaning: Divine or ancient
Origin: Hawaiian / Irish
#10
Katie
Meaning: Pure
Origin: English / Greek
#11
Kaira
Meaning: Peaceful or beloved
Origin: Scandinavian / Sanskrit
#12
Klara
Meaning: Clear, bright
Origin: German / Slavic / Latin
#13
Katherine
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek
#14
Kaya
Meaning: Pure or resting place
Origin: Turkish / Japanese / Hopi
#15
Kehlani
Meaning: Sea and sky or heavenly sea
Origin: Hawaiian-inspired modern name
#16
Kiera
Meaning: Little dark one
Origin: Irish
#17
Kyla
Meaning: Narrow channel
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#18
Keziah
Meaning: Cassia tree
Origin: Hebrew
#19
Kali
Meaning: Black one or time
Origin: Sanskrit
#20
Karina
Meaning: Pure or beloved
Origin: Scandinavian / Latin
#21
Kara
Meaning: Beloved or dear
Origin: Italian / Latin
#22
Kaliyah
Meaning: Modern Aaliyah-family form
Origin: Modern American / Arabic
#23
Kitty
Meaning: Pure
Origin: English / Greek
#24
Kaiya
Meaning: Forgiveness or sea
Origin: Japanese / Hawaiian
#25
Kathleen
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Irish / Greek
#26
Kimberly
Meaning: Cyneburga clearing
Origin: English
#27
Kinza
Meaning: Treasure
Origin: Arabic / Urdu
#28
Kora
Meaning: Maiden
Origin: Greek
#29
Kenza
Meaning: Treasure
Origin: Arabic
#30
Kamila
Meaning: Perfect or young attendant
Origin: Arabic / Latin
#31
Khaleesi
Meaning: Queen title from modern fantasy
Origin: Literary modern name
#32
Kylie
Meaning: Boomerang or graceful
Origin: Noongar / Irish
#33
Kate
Meaning: Pure
Origin: English / Greek
#34
Kendall
Meaning: Valley of the River Kent
Origin: English
#35
Kendra
Meaning: Royal power or knowing
Origin: English / Welsh
#36
Khalayah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#37
Kaja
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#38
Kallie
Meaning: Beautiful, or free person depending on root
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#39
Kennedy
Meaning: Helmeted chief
Origin: Irish
#40
Kataleya
Meaning: Cattleya orchid
Origin: Spanish / English botanical
#41
Keonna
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#42
Kirat
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#43
Kiswa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#44
Kayleigh
Meaning: Slender, fair, or laurel/crown by Kaylee and Kayleigh roots
Origin: Irish / English
#45
Khadeejah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#46
Khloe
Meaning: Green shoot
Origin: Greek / Modern English variant
#47
Krisha
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#48
Kalayah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#49
Kayra
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#50
Kelsey
Meaning: Ship island
Origin: English
#51
Kelly
Meaning: Bright-headed or warrior
Origin: Irish
#52
Kaitlyn
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Irish / Greek
#53
Kristen
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#54
Kathryn
Meaning: Pure; Katherine variant
Origin: Greek / English
#55
Katelyn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#56
Kaylee
Meaning: Modern Kay and Lee compound; often linked with laurel or meadow roots
Origin: Modern English
#57
Kristin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#58
Karen
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#59
Kristina
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#60
Krystal
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#61
Katrina
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#62
Kaitlin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#63
Kylee
Meaning: Boomerang, narrow strait, or Kaylee variant depending on root
Origin: Australian Aboriginal / Scottish / modern English
#64
Krista
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#65
Karla
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#66
Kirsten
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#67
Kelli
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#68
Kristy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#69
Kassandra
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#70
Katelynn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#71
Kasey
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#72
Kari
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#73
Kailey
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#74
Kristi
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#75
Kristine
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#76
Kellie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#77
Kaylie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#78
Kamryn
Meaning: Crooked nose; Cameron variant
Origin: Scottish surname / modern English
#79
Kyomi
Meaning: Modern spelling related to Kiyomi; pure beauty depending on Japanese characters
Origin: Japanese / modern American
#80
Kailany
Meaning: Modern Kailani variant; sea and sky
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#81
Kinley
Meaning: Fair hero or son of Fionnlagh; McKinley short form
Origin: Scottish surname / modern English
#82
Keilani
Meaning: Heavenly, glorious, or sky-associated by Hawaiian roots
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#83
Kaeli
Meaning: Modern Kaylee or Kaili variant; meaning varies by root
Origin: Modern English / Hawaiian-influenced
#84
Kiyomi
Meaning: Pure beauty depending on Japanese characters
Origin: Japanese
#85
Klarity
Meaning: Modern Clarity variant; clearness
Origin: Modern English virtue word variant
#86
Kahlani
Meaning: Modern Kalani or Kailani variant; sky, heavens, or sea-and-sky imagery by root
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#87
Khalani
Meaning: Modern Kalani or Kailani variant; sky, heavens, or sea-and-sky imagery by root
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#88
Kollyns
Meaning: Son of Colin or Nicholas; Collins variant
Origin: English / Irish surname variant
#89
Kinsley
Meaning: King's meadow
Origin: English
#90
Kamari
Meaning: Moonlight or moon
Origin: Swahili / Arabic
#91
Khanh
Meaning: Celebration or congratulate
Origin: Vietnamese
#92
Khue
Meaning: Refined woman
Origin: Vietnamese
#93
Kieu
Meaning: Graceful or charming
Origin: Vietnamese
#94
Kim
Meaning: Gold or metal
Origin: Vietnamese
#95
Kanchana
Meaning: golden
Origin: Thai
#96
Kanda
Meaning: beloved
Origin: Thai
#97
Kanya
Meaning: young woman
Origin: Thai
#98
Kulap
Meaning: rose
Origin: Thai
#99
Kesara
Meaning: flower pollen or flower essence
Origin: Thai
#100
Kannika
Meaning: night-flowering jasmine
Origin: Thai
#101
Ketsara
Meaning: flower pollen or essence
Origin: Thai
#102
Kavya
Meaning: Poetry
Origin: Sanskrit
#103
Kenzie
Meaning: Fair one or fire-born
Origin: Scottish
#104
Kaydence
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#105
Kennedi
Meaning: Helmeted chief; Kennedy variant
Origin: Irish surname / modern English
#106
Kyleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#107
Kassidy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#108
Kensley
Meaning: Royal clearing or king meadow by surname-style roots
Origin: English surname / modern English
#109
Kimber
Meaning: Royal fortress meadow, or Kimberly short form
Origin: English surname / place name
#110
Kori
Meaning: Maiden, hollow, or spear depending on source name
Origin: Greek / English modern spelling
#111
Karsyn
Meaning: Son of marsh-dwellers; Carson variant
Origin: Scottish surname / modern English
#112
Kenia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#113
Kenna
Meaning: Born of fire, handsome, or fair by McKenna roots
Origin: Scottish surname / English short form
#114
Kalani
Meaning: The heavens, sky, or royal one
Origin: Hawaiian
#115
Keyla
Meaning: Modern Kayla variant; pure, laurel, or crown by related roots
Origin: Modern English / Hebrew-influenced
#116
Kadence
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Karter
Meaning: Cart driver
Origin: English
#118
Kaelyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#119
Kinslee
Meaning: King's meadow; Kinsley variant
Origin: English surname / place name
#120
Kailani
Meaning: Sea and sky
Origin: Hawaiian
#121
Kaylani
Meaning: Sea and sky, or modern Kailani variant
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#122
Kenley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#123
Karlee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#124
Kynlee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#125
Kaylin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#126
Kailyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#127
Katalina
Meaning: Pure; Catalina variant
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#128
Kairi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#129
Karlie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#130
Kenya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Kai
Meaning: Ocean
Origin: Hawaiian
#132
Kaylynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Kailee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Kensington
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#135
Kamiyah
Meaning: Modern Kamia or Kamiya form; meaning varies by language and usage
Origin: Modern American / Japanese-influenced
#136
Kayden
Meaning: Modern name, possibly battle
Origin: Modern English / Celtic
#137
Kimora
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Kyndall
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#139
Kylah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Keily
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Karleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Kelsie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#143
Karis
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Kamilah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Kaelynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#146
Karmen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#147
Kiley
Meaning: Graceful or boomerang
Origin: Irish
#148
Kinzley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Kya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#150
Karma
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#151
Kamille
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#152
Kaycee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#153
Karima
Meaning: Generous or noble
Origin: Arabic
#154
Kallisto
Meaning: Most beautiful
Origin: Greek
#155
Katerina
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek
#156
Kalanit
Meaning: Anemone flower
Origin: Hebrew
#157
Keila
Meaning: Citadel or fortress
Origin: Hebrew
#158
Keren
Meaning: Horn or ray of light
Origin: Hebrew
#159
Keeva
Meaning: Beautiful, beloved, or gentle
Origin: Irish
#160
Keely
Meaning: Slender or graceful
Origin: Irish
#161
Karin
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Scandinavian
#162
Kirsteen
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Scottish
#163
Kirstin
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Scottish
How To Use This K Baby Names List
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Gender Mix
This focused page currently includes 163 baby girl names beginning with K. For a wider comparison, browse the full baby names that start with K list.
Sound And Flow
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Length Mix
Short names
17
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Kaia, Kyra, Kira, Kaya, Kyla, Kali.
Medium names
125
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Khadija, Kiara, Kayla, Keira, Kiana, Katie.
Long names
21
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Khadijah, Katherine, Kathleen, Kimberly, Khaleesi, Khalayah.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in A
51
Examples: Khadija, Kiara, Kaia, Kayla, Kyra, Keira.
Ends in N
24
Examples: Kathleen, Kaitlyn, Kristen, Kathryn, Katelyn, Kristin.
Ends in E
23
Examples: Katie, Katherine, Kylie, Kate, Kallie, Khloe.
Ends in I
20
Examples: Kehlani, Kali, Khaleesi, Kelli, Kari, Kristi.
Popular K Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count K names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Girl names
- Kennedy rank #85 - 2,933 births
- Kinsley rank #93 - 2,671 births
- Kehlani rank #149 - 1,981 births
- Kaylani rank #185 - 1,675 births
- Katherine rank #186 - 1,670 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Khadija, Kiara, Khadijah, Kaia, Kayla, Kyra, Keira, Kira.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Katie, Klara, Katherine, Kiera, Keziah, Karina, Kara, Kitty.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Kiara, Kaia, Kayla, Kyra, Kiana, Kehlani, Kaliyah, Kimberly.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Kaia, Kaya, Kehlani, Kyla, Keziah, Kaiya, Kendall, Kataleya.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Khadija, Khadijah, Kirsteen, Kirstin.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Khue, Kenzie, Kaydence, Kennedi, Kyleigh, Kassidy, Kensley, Kimber.
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