Baby 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. The list below holds 326 researched K names across girl, boy, and unisex usage, with American, Irish and English the most common origins. In the 2025 U.S. Social Security data, Kennedy (No. 85 for girls) and Kai (No. 93 for boys) lead the K names.
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Baby Names That Start With K List
326 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Kai
Meaning: Sea
Origin: Hawaiian
#2
Kit
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: Greek / English
#3
Kian
Meaning: Ancient
Origin: Irish
#4
Koa
Meaning: Warrior or koa tree
Origin: Hawaiian
#5
Kairo
Meaning: Victorious or place-name form of Cairo
Origin: Arabic / Greek
#6
Kayden
Meaning: Modern name, possibly battle
Origin: Modern English / Celtic
#7
Kevin
Meaning: Handsome birth
Origin: Irish
#8
Kobe
Meaning: Tortoise or from Kobe
Origin: Japanese / Hebrew
#9
Khalil
Meaning: Friend or companion
Origin: Arabic
#10
Kylo
Meaning: Modern invented name
Origin: Modern English
#11
Kaleb
Meaning: Faithful, devoted
Origin: Hebrew / English variant
#12
Khalid
Meaning: Eternal or immortal
Origin: Arabic
#13
Kingsley
Meaning: King's clearing
Origin: English
#14
Kyrie
Meaning: Lord
Origin: Greek
#15
Kaiden
Meaning: Modern form in the Caden family
Origin: Modern English
#16
Kobie
Meaning: Supplanter or tortoise
Origin: Hebrew / Japanese
#17
Kobi
Meaning: Supplanter or tortoise
Origin: Hebrew / Japanese
#18
Kiaan
Meaning: Grace of God or ancient
Origin: Sanskrit / Irish
#19
Koby
Meaning: Supplanter or tortoise
Origin: Hebrew / Japanese
#20
Kayson
Meaning: Modern son-name form
Origin: Modern English
#21
Kareem
Meaning: Generous or noble
Origin: Arabic
#22
Kabir
Meaning: Great or powerful
Origin: Arabic / Sanskrit
#23
Kenzo
Meaning: Healthy, wise, or third son depending on kanji
Origin: Japanese
#24
Kyro
Meaning: Modern form inspired by Cairo or Kyros
Origin: Modern English / Greek
#25
Karim
Meaning: Generous or noble
Origin: Arabic
#26
Kasper
Meaning: Treasurer
Origin: Scandinavian / Persian
#27
Kody
Meaning: Helpful one or cushion
Origin: English / Irish
#28
Krishiv
Meaning: Associated with Krishna and Shiva
Origin: Sanskrit
#29
Kade
Meaning: Round or barrel
Origin: English / Scottish
#30
Killian
Meaning: Little church
Origin: Irish
#31
Kyle
Meaning: Narrow channel
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#32
Kieran
Meaning: Little dark one
Origin: Irish
#33
Kiyaan
Meaning: Grace of God or ancient
Origin: Sanskrit / Irish
#34
Kane
Meaning: Warrior or tribute
Origin: Irish / Hawaiian
#35
Kiyan
Meaning: Kingly or ancient
Origin: Persian / Irish
#36
Koda
Meaning: Friend or ally
Origin: Dakota / Modern English
#37
Keanu
Meaning: Cool breeze
Origin: Hawaiian
#38
Kendrick
Meaning: Royal ruler or chief hero
Origin: Welsh / English
#39
Keon
Meaning: God is gracious or ancient
Origin: Irish / Hebrew
#40
Krish
Meaning: Short form of Krishna
Origin: Sanskrit
#41
Kylian
Meaning: Little church
Origin: Irish / French
#42
Kayan
Meaning: Dynasty or existence
Origin: Persian / Arabic
#43
Kenny
Meaning: Handsome or born of fire
Origin: Scottish / Irish
#44
Kacper
Meaning: Treasurer
Origin: Polish / Persian
#45
Karter
Meaning: Cart driver
Origin: English
#46
Keegan
Meaning: Descendant of fire
Origin: Irish
#47
Kamari
Meaning: Moonlight or noble
Origin: Swahili / Arabic
#48
Kyson
Meaning: Son of Ky or modern surname-style name
Origin: Modern English
#49
Kayce
Meaning: Vigilant or brave in battle
Origin: Irish / Modern English
#50
Kenan
Meaning: Possession or ancient one
Origin: Hebrew / Turkish
#51
Khadija
Meaning: Premature child
Origin: Arabic
#52
Kiara
Meaning: Bright or dark-haired
Origin: Italian / Irish
#53
Khadijah
Meaning: Premature child
Origin: Arabic
#54
Kaia
Meaning: Sea or pure
Origin: Hawaiian / Scandinavian
#55
Kayla
Meaning: Laurel crown or slim and fair
Origin: Hebrew / Yiddish / Modern English
#56
Kyra
Meaning: Lady or lord
Origin: Greek / Persian
#57
Keira
Meaning: Dark-haired
Origin: Irish
#58
Kira
Meaning: Lady, ruler, or light
Origin: Russian / Greek
#59
Kiana
Meaning: Divine or ancient
Origin: Hawaiian / Irish
#60
Katie
Meaning: Pure
Origin: English / Greek
#61
Kaira
Meaning: Peaceful or beloved
Origin: Scandinavian / Sanskrit
#62
Klara
Meaning: Clear, bright
Origin: German / Slavic / Latin
#63
Katherine
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek
#64
Kaya
Meaning: Pure or resting place
Origin: Turkish / Japanese / Hopi
#65
Kehlani
Meaning: Sea and sky or heavenly sea
Origin: Hawaiian-inspired modern name
#66
Kiera
Meaning: Little dark one
Origin: Irish
#67
Kyla
Meaning: Narrow channel
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#68
Keziah
Meaning: Cassia tree
Origin: Hebrew
#69
Kali
Meaning: Black one or time
Origin: Sanskrit
#70
Karina
Meaning: Pure or beloved
Origin: Scandinavian / Latin
#71
Kara
Meaning: Beloved or dear
Origin: Italian / Latin
#72
Kaliyah
Meaning: Modern Aaliyah-family form
Origin: Modern American / Arabic
#73
Kitty
Meaning: Pure
Origin: English / Greek
#74
Kaiya
Meaning: Forgiveness or sea
Origin: Japanese / Hawaiian
#75
Kathleen
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Irish / Greek
#76
Kimberly
Meaning: Cyneburga clearing
Origin: English
#77
Kinza
Meaning: Treasure
Origin: Arabic / Urdu
#78
Kora
Meaning: Maiden
Origin: Greek
#79
Kenza
Meaning: Treasure
Origin: Arabic
#80
Kamila
Meaning: Perfect or young attendant
Origin: Arabic / Latin
#81
Khaleesi
Meaning: Queen title from modern fantasy
Origin: Literary modern name
#82
Kylie
Meaning: Boomerang or graceful
Origin: Noongar / Irish
#83
Kate
Meaning: Pure
Origin: English / Greek
#84
Kendall
Meaning: Valley of the River Kent
Origin: English
#85
Kendra
Meaning: Royal power or knowing
Origin: English / Welsh
#86
Khalayah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#87
Kaja
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#88
Kallie
Meaning: Beautiful, or free person depending on root
Origin: Greek / English nickname
#89
Kennedy
Meaning: Helmeted chief
Origin: Irish
#90
Kataleya
Meaning: Cattleya orchid
Origin: Spanish / English botanical
#91
Keonna
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#92
Kirat
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#93
Kiswa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#94
Kayleigh
Meaning: Slender, fair, or laurel/crown by Kaylee and Kayleigh roots
Origin: Irish / English
#95
Khadeejah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#96
Khloe
Meaning: Green shoot
Origin: Greek / Modern English variant
#97
Krisha
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#98
Kalayah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#99
Kayra
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#100
Kelsey
Meaning: Ship island
Origin: English
#101
Kenneth
Meaning: Handsome or born of fire
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#102
Keith
Meaning: Wood or forest
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
#103
Kaden
Meaning: Modern Caden variant; battle or spirit depending on root
Origin: Modern English / Irish
#104
Kristopher
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#105
Kameron
Meaning: Crooked nose; Cameron variant
Origin: Scottish surname
#106
Kyler
Meaning: Archer or bowman, or modern Tyler-style form
Origin: Dutch / modern English
#107
Kelvin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#108
Kingston
Meaning: King's town
Origin: English
#109
Karl
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Kurt
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#111
Keaton
Meaning: Hawk settlement
Origin: English
#112
Kelly
Meaning: Bright-headed or warrior
Origin: Irish
#113
Kristian
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#114
King
Meaning: King or leader
Origin: English
#115
Kellen
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#116
Keenan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Kirk
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Kolton
Meaning: Coal town or colt town; Colton variant
Origin: English surname / place name
#119
Karson
Meaning: Son of Carr or marsh dweller; Carson variant
Origin: Scottish / English surname
#120
Kurtis
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#121
Kent
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#122
Kory
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#123
Kolby
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#124
Kasey
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#125
Korey
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#126
Kason
Meaning: Modern Cason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
#127
Kerry
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#128
Knox
Meaning: Round hill
Origin: Scottish surname
#129
Kellan
Meaning: Slender or powerful
Origin: Irish
#130
Kole
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Kamden
Meaning: Winding valley; Camden variant
Origin: English surname / modern English
#132
Kaitlyn
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Irish / Greek
#133
Kristen
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Kathryn
Meaning: Pure; Katherine variant
Origin: Greek / English
#135
Katelyn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#136
Kaylee
Meaning: Modern Kay and Lee compound; often linked with laurel or meadow roots
Origin: Modern English
#137
Kristin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Karen
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#139
Kristina
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Krystal
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Katrina
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Kaitlin
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#143
Kylee
Meaning: Boomerang, narrow strait, or Kaylee variant depending on root
Origin: Australian Aboriginal / Scottish / modern English
#144
Krista
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Karla
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#146
Kirsten
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#147
Kelli
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Kristy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Kassandra
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#150
Katelynn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#151
Kari
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#152
Kailey
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#153
Kristi
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#154
Kristine
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#155
Kellie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#156
Kaylie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#157
Kamryn
Meaning: Crooked nose; Cameron variant
Origin: Scottish surname / modern English
#158
Kaizen
Meaning: Change for the better, improvement
Origin: Japanese word name
#159
Kyaire
Meaning: Modern American name; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern American
#160
Kyomi
Meaning: Modern spelling related to Kiyomi; pure beauty depending on Japanese characters
Origin: Japanese / modern American
#161
Kailany
Meaning: Modern Kailani variant; sea and sky
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#162
Kolter
Meaning: Colter or coulter; plough blade, modern Colter variant
Origin: English occupational surname / modern American
#163
Krew
Meaning: Modern Crew variant; group, team, or company
Origin: Modern English word-name variant
#164
Kasai
Meaning: Fire in Japanese word use; also a surname and place-name form
Origin: Japanese / modern American
#165
Kinley
Meaning: Fair hero or son of Fionnlagh; McKinley short form
Origin: Scottish surname / modern English
#166
Kenai
Meaning: From Kenai, Alaska; place-name meaning is uncertain
Origin: Alaska place name / modern American
#167
Keilani
Meaning: Heavenly, glorious, or sky-associated by Hawaiian roots
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#168
Kaeli
Meaning: Modern Kaylee or Kaili variant; meaning varies by root
Origin: Modern English / Hawaiian-influenced
#169
Kiyomi
Meaning: Pure beauty depending on Japanese characters
Origin: Japanese
#170
Klarity
Meaning: Modern Clarity variant; clearness
Origin: Modern English virtue word variant
#171
Kahlani
Meaning: Modern Kalani or Kailani variant; sky, heavens, or sea-and-sky imagery by root
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#172
Kolson
Meaning: Son of Col or Nicholas; Colson variant
Origin: English surname / modern spelling
#173
Kaleo
Meaning: The voice or sound
Origin: Hawaiian
#174
Kael
Meaning: Slender, fair, or modern Cale variant depending on root
Origin: Irish / modern English
#175
Khalani
Meaning: Modern Kalani or Kailani variant; sky, heavens, or sea-and-sky imagery by root
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#176
Kollyns
Meaning: Son of Colin or Nicholas; Collins variant
Origin: English / Irish surname variant
#177
Koah
Meaning: Modern Noah or Koa-influenced form; warrior or rest by related roots
Origin: Hawaiian / Hebrew-influenced modern English
#178
Kreed
Meaning: Modern Creed variant; belief or guiding faith
Origin: Modern English virtue word variant
#179
Krue
Meaning: Modern Crew or Crue variant; group, team, or company
Origin: Modern English word-name variant
#180
Kaycen
Meaning: Modern Kason or Cason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
#181
Kinsley
Meaning: King's meadow
Origin: English
#182
Kyree
Meaning: Lord or modern form linked with Kyrios
Origin: Greek / American modern
#183
Kyu-hyun
Meaning: standard, jewel, or rule Gyu plus worthy or manifest Hyun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#184
Kyung-min
Meaning: respect, brightness, or capital Kyung plus clever or people-minded Min depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#185
Kyung-ho
Meaning: respect or brightness Kyung plus greatness or protection Ho depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#186
Ki-ho
Meaning: foundation, energy, or rise Ki plus greatness or protection Ho depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#187
Khanh
Meaning: Celebration or congratulate
Origin: Vietnamese
#188
Khue
Meaning: Refined woman
Origin: Vietnamese
#189
Kieu
Meaning: Graceful or charming
Origin: Vietnamese
#190
Kim
Meaning: Gold or metal
Origin: Vietnamese
#191
Khang
Meaning: Peaceful, quiet, or healthy
Origin: Vietnamese
#192
Khoa
Meaning: Science, discipline, or branch of study
Origin: Vietnamese
#193
Kanchana
Meaning: golden
Origin: Thai
#194
Kanda
Meaning: beloved
Origin: Thai
#195
Kanya
Meaning: young woman
Origin: Thai
#196
Kulap
Meaning: rose
Origin: Thai
#197
Kesara
Meaning: flower pollen or flower essence
Origin: Thai
#198
Kannika
Meaning: night-flowering jasmine
Origin: Thai
#199
Ketsara
Meaning: flower pollen or essence
Origin: Thai
#200
Klahan
Meaning: brave
Origin: Thai
#201
Kittisak
Meaning: fame and honour
Origin: Thai
#202
Kriangsak
Meaning: great honour or renowned power
Origin: Thai
#203
Kamon
Meaning: heart or mind; lotus-rooted
Origin: Thai
#204
Kittichai
Meaning: famous victory
Origin: Thai
#205
Kavya
Meaning: Poetry
Origin: Sanskrit
#206
Kenji
Meaning: Strong and vigorous second son
Origin: Japanese
#207
Kaito
Meaning: Ocean, soar, or sea flight
Origin: Japanese
#208
Kash
Meaning: Modern Cash variant, linked to money or treasurer imagery
Origin: Modern English / American
#209
Kasen
Meaning: Modern Cason or Kason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
#210
Korbin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#211
Kylan
Meaning: Narrow strait or modern Kyle-family form
Origin: Irish / Scottish / modern English
#212
Kaison
Meaning: Modern Cason or Kason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
#213
Kohen
Meaning: Priest
Origin: Hebrew surname variant
#214
Kye
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#215
Kaysen
Meaning: Modern Cason or Kason variant; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
#216
Kase
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#217
Kannon
Meaning: Canon, rule, or clergy title; Cannon variant by sound
Origin: English word name / Japanese Buddhist name
#218
Kamdyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#219
Kolten
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#220
Keagan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#221
Kalel
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#222
Konnor
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#223
Kashton
Meaning: Modern Kash and Ashton blend; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern American
#224
Kymani
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#225
Konner
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#226
Kaiser
Meaning: Emperor
Origin: German title / Latin root
#227
Kamron
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#228
Kylen
Meaning: Narrow strait or modern Kyle-family form
Origin: Irish / Scottish / modern English
#229
Kaeden
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#230
Kyng
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#231
Kooper
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#232
Kyren
Meaning: Modern Ky- name; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern English
#233
Kamren
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#234
Kain
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#235
Koen
Meaning: Bold counsel; short form of Koenraad
Origin: Dutch / Germanic
#236
Korbyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#237
Karsen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#238
Khari
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#239
Kilian
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#240
Kace
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#241
Kenton
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#242
Kaine
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#243
Kalvin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#244
Kyan
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#245
Kaidyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#246
Kaisen
Meaning: Modern Kayson or Kaizen-influenced form; meaning varies by usage
Origin: Modern American / Japanese-influenced
#247
Keller
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#248
Kallen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#249
Karsyn
Meaning: Son of marsh-dwellers; Carson variant
Origin: Scottish surname / modern English
#250
Kyron
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#251
Kyran
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#252
Khai
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#253
Kanon
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#254
Kenzie
Meaning: Fair one or fire-born
Origin: Scottish
#255
Kaydence
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#256
Kennedi
Meaning: Helmeted chief; Kennedy variant
Origin: Irish surname / modern English
#257
Kyleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#258
Kassidy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#259
Kensley
Meaning: Royal clearing or king meadow by surname-style roots
Origin: English surname / modern English
#260
Kimber
Meaning: Royal fortress meadow, or Kimberly short form
Origin: English surname / place name
#261
Kori
Meaning: Maiden, hollow, or spear depending on source name
Origin: Greek / English modern spelling
#262
Kenia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#263
Kenna
Meaning: Born of fire, handsome, or fair by McKenna roots
Origin: Scottish surname / English short form
#264
Kalani
Meaning: The heavens, sky, or royal one
Origin: Hawaiian
#265
Keyla
Meaning: Modern Kayla variant; pure, laurel, or crown by related roots
Origin: Modern English / Hebrew-influenced
#266
Kadence
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#267
Kaelyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#268
Kinslee
Meaning: King's meadow; Kinsley variant
Origin: English surname / place name
#269
Kailani
Meaning: Sea and sky
Origin: Hawaiian
#270
Kaylani
Meaning: Sea and sky, or modern Kailani variant
Origin: Hawaiian / modern American
#271
Kenley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#272
Karlee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#273
Kynlee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#274
Kaylin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#275
Kailyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#276
Katalina
Meaning: Pure; Catalina variant
Origin: Spanish / Greek
#277
Kairi
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#278
Karlie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#279
Kenya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#280
Kaylynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#281
Kailee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#282
Kensington
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#283
Kamiyah
Meaning: Modern Kamia or Kamiya form; meaning varies by language and usage
Origin: Modern American / Japanese-influenced
#284
Kimora
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#285
Kyndall
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#286
Kylah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#287
Keily
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#288
Karleigh
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#289
Kelsie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#290
Karis
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#291
Kamilah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#292
Kaelynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#293
Karmen
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#294
Kiley
Meaning: Graceful or boomerang
Origin: Irish
#295
Kinzley
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#296
Kya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#297
Karma
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#298
Kamille
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#299
Kaycee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#300
Kang
Meaning: Healthy, peaceful, or well depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#301
Kun
Meaning: Earth, elder brother, or mythical fish depending on character
Origin: Chinese
#302
Karima
Meaning: Generous or noble
Origin: Arabic
#303
Klaus
Meaning: Victory of the people
Origin: Germanic
#304
Konrad
Meaning: Brave counsel
Origin: Germanic
#305
Kallias
Meaning: Beauty
Origin: Greek
#306
Kallisto
Meaning: Most beautiful
Origin: Greek
#307
Katerina
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek
#308
Konstantinos
Meaning: Constant or steadfast
Origin: Greek
#309
Kyriakos
Meaning: Of the Lord
Origin: Greek
#310
Kalanit
Meaning: Anemone flower
Origin: Hebrew
#311
Karmel
Meaning: Garden or orchard
Origin: Hebrew
#312
Keila
Meaning: Citadel or fortress
Origin: Hebrew
#313
Keren
Meaning: Horn or ray of light
Origin: Hebrew
#314
Keeva
Meaning: Beautiful, beloved, or gentle
Origin: Irish
#315
Keelin
Meaning: Slender or fair
Origin: Irish
#316
Keely
Meaning: Slender or graceful
Origin: Irish
#317
Kaj
Meaning: Earth or rejoicing depending on origin
Origin: Scandinavian
#318
Kalle
Meaning: Free man
Origin: Scandinavian
#319
Karin
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Scandinavian
#320
Karsten
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Scandinavian
#321
Kjell
Meaning: Kettle or helmet
Origin: Scandinavian
#322
Knut
Meaning: Knot
Origin: Scandinavian
#323
Kerr
Meaning: Rough wet ground
Origin: Scottish
#324
Kester
Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: Scottish
#325
Kirsteen
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Scottish
#326
Kirstin
Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: Scottish
How To Use This K Baby Names List
Use the list above as a research set, then narrow it by sound, meaning, origin, and how the name pairs with the family name. The generator preset is useful for quick discovery, while this page is better for comparing a larger fixed set of K names.
Gender Mix
This page currently includes 156 girl names, 166 boy names, and 4 unisex names beginning with K.
For a tighter shortlist, compare baby girl names that start with K and baby boy names that start with K.
Sound And Flow
Say each name with the surname and listen for repeated sounds, awkward initials, and rhythm. Short K names can feel direct, while longer names may offer more nickname options.
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K Name Snapshot
This snapshot is calculated from the names on this page, so it changes with the actual K shortlist rather than using generic baby-name advice.
Length Mix
Short names
59
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Kai, Kit, Kian, Koa, Kobe, Kylo.
Medium names
235
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Kairo, Kayden, Kevin, Khalil, Kaleb, Khalid.
Long names
32
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Kingsley, Kendrick, Khadijah, Katherine, Kathleen, Kimberly.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in N
86
Examples: Kian, Kayden, Kevin, Kaiden, Kiaan, Killian.
Ends in A
54
Examples: Koa, Koda, Khadija, Kiara, Kaia, Kayla.
Ends in E
39
Examples: Kobe, Kyrie, Kobie, Kade, Kyle, Kane.
Ends in I
28
Examples: Kai, Kobi, Kamari, Kehlani, Kali, Khaleesi.
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
View list- 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
Boy names
View list- Kai rank #93 - 3,768 births
- Kayden rank #135 - 2,678 births
- Knox rank #196 - 1,836 births
- Kingston rank #204 - 1,725 births
- Kevin rank #221 - 1,628 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: Kai, Kit, Kian, Koa, Kairo, Kayden, Kevin, Kobe.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Kit, Kian, Kevin, Khalil, Kaleb, Kingsley, Kareem, Kabir.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Kai, Kairo, Kayden, Kobe, Kylo, Kyrie, Kaiden, Kobie.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Kai, Koa, Kyle, Keanu, Kaia, Kaya, Kehlani, Kyla.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Kaleb, Kyrie, Kiaan, Karim, Krishiv, Kiyaan, Krish, Kacper.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Kylo, Kyro, Kyaire, Khue, Kash, Kasen, Korbin, Kylan.
How To Use This List
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