Names that start with K
2,525 different K-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Kai led them with 4,002 newborns. Compare all 8,167 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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8,167 of 8,167 K-names match
K-names in 2025
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- KentaOne possible meaning is 'healthy and thick' (from Japanese 'ken' meaning healthy and 'ta' meaning thick), but the name can be formed from various kanji combinationsJapanese7
- KeniyaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- Keliselikely a modern invented variant of Elise or Kelis, possibly influenced by the name KehlaniModern coinage7
- KeoneOften interpreted as "the coolness" or "the mist" in Hawaiian, though the exact meaning may varyHawaiian7
- KwanOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KynleyOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KyndleA modern invented name, likely influenced by the word 'kindle' or a creative variant of 'Kendall' or 'Kyle'Modern coinage7
- KharmaFrom the concept of karma, a spiritual principle of cause and effectModern coinage7
- KentoOf uncertain originJapanese7
- KatrellOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KadanOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KeylonOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KordOf uncertain originEnglish7
- KorinnaA modern coinage, likely a variant of Corinna, ultimately derived from the Greek Korinna, meaning 'maiden' or 'girlModern coinage7
- KitziaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KamyiaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KrishanA variant of Krishna, a Hindu god, often interpreted as 'dark' or 'black'Sanskrit7
- KynslieOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KemiCherished or preciousAfrican7
- KaynenOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage or variant of KainenModern coinage7
- KaheemOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KeontayOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KostasConstant, steadfastGreek7
- KonstanceSteadfastness, constancyLatin7
- KauanOf uncertain originNative American7
- KaytonPlace name from English towns, or a modern invented name combining Kay with the suffix -tonEnglish7
- KeniUncertainModern coinage7
- KaybreeOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KelseiOf uncertain originEnglish7
- KynzleighModern invented name, likely a variant of Kinley or Kinsley, with no traditional meaningModern coinage7
- KarsinOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KhaidenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of Caden or Cayden, possibly derived from the Irish surname Caden meaning 'fighter' or the Welsh name Cadyn meaning 'spirit of battle'Modern coinage7
- KoldenOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- Kealiithe chief, the leaderHawaiian7
- KhamilaOf debated originModern coinage7
- KeyaanOf debated origin, possibly related to the Irish name Cian meaning 'ancient, enduring' or the Persian Kian meaning 'royal, kingly'Modern coinage7
- KizerThe meaning of Kizer is uncertainGerman7
- KirenOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KastenOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KhamiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KylianaLikely a modern creation with no specific meaning, possibly formed from Kylie and the suffix -anaModern coinage7
- KoralynModern combination of 'Kora' and the popular suffix '-lyn', often interpreted as 'maiden' or 'born of the sea' by association with related namesModern coinage7
- KatnissA type of aquatic plant (Sagittaria sagittifolia) bearing edible tubersLiterary7
- Kallinof uncertain originModern coinage7
- KyoOf uncertain meaningJapanese7
- KemetBlack land, referring to the fertile soil along the NileModern coinage7
- KaliannOf uncertain origin, likely a modern blended name combining elements from names like Kaitlyn, Lydia, or AnnModern coinage7
- KalyanWelfare, well-being, or auspiciousness in SanskritSanskrit7
- KentrailPossibly a modern invented name, blending sounds from names like Kenneth and Trent or TrailModern coinage7
- KhyrinOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- Kinstonof uncertain originModern coinage7
- KweenModern coinage based on the English word queen, often used to denote a confident or regal feminine figureEnglish7
- KenlynnOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- KennleyModern feminine name formed from the surname Kenley or as a variant of KinleyModern coinage7
- KripaGrace, mercy, or compassion, a term derived from SanskritSanskrit7
- KortlandOf uncertain origin, likely an invented name combining elements from names like Cortland or PortlandModern coinage7
- Keisonof uncertain originModern coinage7
- KemariaOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern invention combining elements from names like Keisha or Kenya with the popular suffix -riaModern coinage7
- KharsonOf uncertain meaningModern coinage7
- KesleeOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- Kainonof uncertain originModern coinage7
- KahleesiCoined for the fictional title 'Khaleesi' meaning 'queen' in the Dothraki language from the television series Game of ThronesLiterary7
- KhilynnOf uncertain originModern coinage7
- Khairagood, virtuousArabic7
- KipperOf uncertain originEnglish7
- Kvionof uncertain originModern coinage7
- Kaleea7
- Kysean7
- Kylil7
- Kalaiah7
- Kaylonie7
- Khian7
- Kavontae7
- Kaziya7
- Kennedii7
- Kashdon7
- Kaylix7
- Ketch7
- Kamillia7
- Karelys7
- Kliyah7
- Kulsoom7
- Kealia7
- Kendrixx7
- Kiai7
- Kylaya7
- Kyire7
- Keori7
- Khouri7
- Khaleesy7
- Kaleaha7
- Kolesyn7
- Kudus7
- Kyroh7
- Kahan7
- Kreedence7
- Kyloni7
- Kyanni7
- Kaylannie7
- Kayri7
- Knoble7
- Kholson7
- Kaileo7
- Kaelany7
- Kasahn7
- Khimir7
- Kaieli7
- Keiver7
- Kyiere7
- Kaashi7
- Kaize7
- Kaibrienne7
- Keol7
- Kayzlyn7
- Kheylani7
- Kiyomii7
- Kaelanie7
- Kaizan7
- Kearis7
- Keilanii7
- Kiami7
- Kike7
- Kaell7
- Kahsai7
- Kanova7
- Kanz7
- Kaskile7
- Kaylibeth7
- Kazyiah7
- Kenslynn7
- Kleya7
- Kolesen7
- Komi7
- Kouver7
- Kovur7
- Kridhav7
- KarinKarin is a Swedish and German variant of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Scandinavian6
- KermitProbably a variant of the Irish surname MacDermott, meaning 'son of Diarmuid' (without enemy)Irish6
- Kennithborn of fire or handsomeScottish6
- KandyOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KindraOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KimberlieFrom the name of a city or an Old English place name, possibly meaning 'Cyneburg's meadow' or 'royal fortress meadow'English6
- KaytlynVariant of Caitlin, an Irish form of Catherine, meaning 'pure'Modern coinage6
- Kielof uncertain originModern coinage6
- KelciOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage6
- KevynOf uncertain originIrish6
- KyliOf debated originModern coinage6
- KimballBold king, from the Old English elements cyne (royal) and beald (bold)English6
- KieferOf uncertain originGerman6
- KorenPossibly a variant of Corin or KorinEnglish6
- KyleyA variant of Kyle, traditionally meaning 'narrow strait' or 'channel', but often used as a feminine formScottish6
- KalobPossibly a variant of Caleb, meaning 'dog' in Hebrew, or a modern coinageModern coinage6
- KailieOf debated originModern coinage6
- KristonFollower of Christ, or anointed oneModern coinage6
- KenrickOf uncertain originEnglish6
- KunalOne who is skillful or cleverSanskrit6
- Kanikaa particle, atom, or moleculeSanskrit6
- KarineA Scandinavian and French feminine form of Karin, itself a variant of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Scandinavian6
- KashawnOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- Keiferof uncertain originGerman6
- KammiePossibly a variant of Kami, itself a diminutive of Kamille or a respelling of CammyModern coinage6
- KarynaOf uncertain originSlavic6
- KiayaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KathyaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KyriaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KenniaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KailebOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Caleb, traditional meaning 'faithful' or 'devotion' in HebrewModern coinage6
- KavitaA poem or poetic compositionSanskrit6
- KalleeOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KasseyOrigin uncertainModern coinage6
- KimberleighFrom the name Kimberley, which may derive from the Old English words for a royal fortress or cyneburg (royal) and leah (woodland clearing)English6
- KeyshaunOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KwasiBorn on Sunday (Akan day-name tradition)African6
- KesiaOf uncertain originScottish6
- KrislynnA modern coinage combining Kris (a short form of Kristina or Kristopher) with the popular -lynn suffixModern coinage6
- KeolaThe life, vitalityHawaiian6
- KamrieModern invented name, possibly a blend of Kamryn and the -ie suffixModern coinage6
- KierreOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Keir or KieranModern coinage6
- KarysOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KorynnVariant of Corinne, from the Greek name Korinna, a diminutive of Kore, meaning 'maiden'Modern coinage6
- KeeneOf uncertain originEnglish6
- KeriganOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KeeghanDerived from an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Aodhagán', a diminutive of Aodh meaning 'fire'Irish6
- Kemauria name of modern American coinage, likely formed from the popular prefix Ke- (as in Kevin or Kenneth) combined with MauriModern coinage6
- KeeleighOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- Kvonof uncertain originModern coinage6
- KarlynnA modern feminine variant of Carl, ultimately derived from the Germanic element meaning 'free man'Modern coinage6
- KaveonOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KaithlynA modern respelling of Caitlin, derived from the Irish name Caitlín, meaning 'pure'Irish6
- KorrynOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KimbellaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage6
- KareemahGenerous, nobleArabic6
- Koletonof uncertain originModern coinage6
- KarderOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KellonProbably a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Kellen or a blend of Kelly and -on suffix, with no definitive meaningModern coinage6
- KindaOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KamiliaOf debated originModern coinage6
- KynediOf uncertain originModern coinage6
- KiowaOf uncertain originNative American6
- KenlynOf uncertain originModern coinage6