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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K-names in 2025
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- KimerlyVariant spelling of Kimberly, of uncertain meaningEnglish—
- KaytieVariant spelling of Katie, a diminutive of Katherine, which traditionally means "pure" (from Greek katharos)English—
- KennishaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements from names like Kenneth or KenishaModern coinage—
- KristalynA modern combination of Krista or Kristina and the popular suffix -lyn, often interpreted as "follower of Christ" by association with ChristinaModern coinage—
- KyeraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KarimahGenerous, noble, or dignifiedArabic—
- KindleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KymberliFrom the name Kimberly, which originally referred to a place name meaning 'Cyneburg's field' in Old EnglishEnglish—
- KeenonOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name blending the sound of Keenan or Kieran with the popular suffix -onModern coinage—
- KalystaA modern elaborated form of the name Calista, meaning 'most beautiful' in GreekModern coinage—
- KlintonSurname used as a given name, possibly meaning 'settlement on the River Glyme' or 'headland settlement'English—
- KahliThe meaning of Kahli is uncertain, but it is often considered a variant of Kali (Sanskrit: 'time, goddess of time') or a modern respelling of Callie or KaleighModern coinage—
- KeithenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern variant of Keith or NathanModern coinage—
- Kimbleyof uncertain originEnglish—
- KorrineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kennethalikely a feminine form of Kenneth, meaning 'born of fire' or 'handsome' in Scottish Gaelic, but the derivation is uncertainScottish—
- KathlynnPure, from the Greek name KatherineEnglish—
- KarronOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KateraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KawannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaelahVariant of Kayla, possibly derived from Michaela or Kay, often interpreted as 'pure' or 'rejoice'Modern coinage—
- KatelyneVariant of Caitlin, ultimately from Irish Caitlín, meaning 'pure'Modern coinage—
- KedraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeirstinVariant of Kirsten or Kirstin, ultimately derived from Christiana, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- KenadyA modern respelling of Kennedy, likely intended to convey a similar sound and style without a distinct traditional meaningModern coinage—
- KagenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KathyleenA feminine name, likely a variant of Kathleen, which is the anglicized form of Caitlín, the Irish form of Catherine, meaning 'pure'Irish—
- KorrinModern invented name, likely based on Corinne or CorinModern coinage—
- KaetlynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kiof uncertain origin, possibly a modern short form of names like Kim or Kieran, or a respelling of KaiModern coinage—
- KimberyFrom the name Kimberley, which is of debated originEnglish—
- KimberleaFrom the Old English words for "royal fortress meadow" or "Cyneburg's meadow"English—
- KearstenOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- KarnaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- KendleOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of KendallModern coinage—
- KeneishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatiriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaylnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kathleeneof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kathleen, traditionally considered a form of Katherine meaning 'pure'Irish—
- Kellsieof uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Kelsey or a feminine form of an Irish surnameModern coinage—
- KrystieFollower of ChristModern coinage—
- KerrianneCombination of Kerry and Anne, with Kerry probably from the Irish county name Ciarraí, meaning 'descendant of Ciar' (Ciar meaning 'dark-haired')Modern coinage—
- KarriemVariant spelling of Karim, which means 'generous' or 'noble' in ArabicArabic—
- KaysePossibly a variant of Casey, derived from an Irish surname meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchfulIrish—
- KeileeKeilee is a modern invented name, likely a variant of Kaylee, which is often interpreted as a combination of the initial K and the suffix -lee, sometimes linked to the Irish surname Caollaidhe meaning 'slender'Modern coinage—
- KeileyGraceful or beautifulIrish—
- KarriganOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KayteA respelling of Kate, which is a diminutive of Katherine, traditionally meaning 'pure' from the Greek katharosEnglish—
- KeokiGod is graciousHawaiian—
- Kiairaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KieleOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Keely or KiaraModern coinage—
- KandeeModern phonetic respelling of Candy, a diminutive derived from the English word for a sweet confectionModern coinage—
- Kengof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatrinkaPure, clear, or innocent, as a diminutive of KatherineSlavic—
- KerissaUncertainModern coinage—
- KareneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KathrynnA modern respelling of Catherine, traditionally meaning 'pure'English—
- KristeeA diminutive of Kristin or Kristine, ultimately meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- KeontaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KalyOften considered a diminutive or variant of Kaleigh or Kylie, meaning "slender" or "fair" in Irish origin, or a creative spelling of CallieModern coinage—
- KatherenePure, clear (of uncertain originModern coinage—
- KyndelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Katriniaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KimmOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KynnedyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KenderickOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KylieghMyriad invented name, likely a respelling of Kyleigh with a Gaelic-inspired suffixModern coinage—
- KotyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatyeVariant of Katie, a diminutive of Katherine, meaning 'pure'English—
- KaneeshaModern invented name, likely a combination of the sound of K with the popular -eesha/-isha suffix seen in names like Aisha or KeishaModern coinage—
- KierstanVariant of Kirsten, a Scandinavian form of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- KyjuanThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- KaipoThe sweetheartHawaiian—
- KirstanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeyasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KenzeeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name or respelling of KenzieModern coinage—
- KaidanceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaityA modern spelling variant of Katie, a diminutive of Katherine, meaning 'pure' in GreekEnglish—
- KalabOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeeleeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KurstinVariant of Kirsten or Kirstin, typically a form of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ'Scottish—
- KameelahPerfect, complete, or wholeArabic—
- KeshawnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KellaPossibly a variant of Kelly or Kelli, of Irish origin meaning 'bright-headed' or 'warrior woman', but may also be a modern coinageIrish—
- KerensaMeans 'love' in Cornish, though some sources also associate it with 'peace' or 'beloved'English—
- KariaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Korenaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KasaundraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KiahnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaneshiaLikely a modern invented name, possibly combining the popular prefix 'Ka-' with the suffix '-neshia' from names like Taneshia or ShaniquaModern coinage—
- KaressaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KinzeyModern coinage, likely a respelling of Kinsey or influenced by the popular -ey suffixModern coinage—
- KayshawnLikely a modern invented name combining the popular prefix Kay- with the suffix -shawn, inspired by names like Shawn or ShaunModern coinage—
- KeynaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KrystalynVariant of Crystal, from the English word for a clear, transparent mineralEnglish—
- Keironof uncertain originIrish—
- KelleighOf uncertain origin, likely a modern spelling variant of Kelly, which may mean 'bright-headed' or derive from an Irish surnameModern coinage—
- KessaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KheringtonModern invented name, likely derived from the surname Harrington or the name Kherrington, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- Kellseyof uncertain originEnglish—
- KamikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KrisannCombination of Kris (a short form of Christine or Kristine) and Ann (Hebrew for 'grace'), thus meaning 'grace of ChristModern coinage—
- KabrinaA modern coinage, likely a variant of Sabrina or Kabrina from blending soundsModern coinage—
- KiaunaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KimbelyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KendrahPossibly a modern feminine variant of Kenneth, meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire', or a blend of Ken and SandraModern coinage—
- KrystianaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage or variant of Christiana, meaning 'follower of Christ'Modern coinage—
- KaylyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KearstonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaidinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KerstynFollower of ChristEnglish—
- KelleneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kevinaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KenniethVariant of Kenneth, of debated origin, possibly meaning 'handsome' or 'born of fire' in Scottish GaelicScottish—
- KawandaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining sounds from names like Wanda and LaWandaModern coinage—
- KealyOf uncertain originIrish—
- KrissieFollower of ChristEnglish—
- KadeshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatashaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KennidyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KristiaA feminine form of Christian, meaning follower of ChristModern coinage—
- Kaliegha modern respelling of Kaylee, which itself may derive from the Irish surname Caollaidhe meaning 'slender' or be a combination of Kay and LeeModern coinage—
- KenyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeairraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kennahof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KriziaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KyshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KathaOf uncertain originGerman—
- KeyganOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KohltonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KadejahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KalifSuccessor, steward, or deputy, also a title for a Muslim rulerArabic—
- Kayteeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KenonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KelishaCombination of the prefix Ke- with the name Lisha, possibly a variant of AliciaModern coinage—
- KalindaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KrupaGraceSanskrit—
- KijanaThe name Kijana means 'young' or 'youth' in SwahiliAfrican—
- KimieBlessed beautyJapanese—
- KassaundraVariant of Cassandra, of uncertain meaningGreek—
- KatalinPure, clearSlavic—
- KeaghanOf uncertain origin, likely a modern variant of Keegan or Kegan, possibly derived from Irish Ó Ciagáin meaning 'descendant of the little fiery one'Irish—
- KazukoOne interpretation is 'child of harmony' or 'child of peace' depending on the kanji usedJapanese—
- KrystanVariant of Kristen, which is a feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- KristyneA feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- KierahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern variant of Kiera or Keira, which are feminine forms of the Irish name Ciara, meaning 'dark-haired' or 'dark'Modern coinage—
- KimberlyannA combination of Kimberly and Ann, with Kimberly meaning 'from the meadow of the royal fortress' and Ann meaning 'grace'English—
- KreggOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KyairaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KashaunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KorrinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Keisaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaninA modern invented name, possibly derived from the Irish name CianModern coinage—
- KatilynnA modern coinage blending elements of Katherine and Lynn, with no traditional meaning beyond its component partsModern coinage—
- KiasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaedinModern coinage, possibly from blending the sounds of 'Caden' or 'Kaden'Modern coinage—
- KayseeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaedanOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name or a variant of Caden, possibly derived from an Irish surname or from the Arabic name KadinModern coinage—
- KarlyeVariant of Carly, a feminine form of Carl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong'English—
- KeishlaMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- KapriceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kealeyslender or fairIrish—
- KemonteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kleeof uncertain or invented originModern coinage—
- KeyondraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KenoshaOf uncertain originNative American—
- KristeenaVariant of Christina, meaning "follower of Christ"English—
- KatelanA respelling of Caitlin, which is of debated origin but often linked to the Greek AikaterineIrish—
- KathreenVariant of Katherine, meaning 'pure' (from Greek katharos)English—
- KeidraPossibly a modern invented name, perhaps a variant of Keira or Kendra, or derived from the Irish name Ciara meaning 'dark-haired'Modern coinage—
- KorryPossibly a variant of Corey, which may mean 'hollow' or 'cauldron' in Irish Gaelic, or a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KaylieghMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- KynanOf uncertain originIrish—
- KajalKohl, a black powder used as eyelinerSanskrit—
- KeirstynA modern spelling variant of Kirsten, itself a variant of Christine, meaning 'follower of Christ'Modern coinage—
- KarrinA variant spelling of Karen, a Danish form of Katherine, traditionally meaning 'pure'Scandinavian—
- KenneshaLikely a modern invented name, possibly a blend of Ken (as in Kenneth) and a fashionable suffix like -esha or -isha, or influenced by names such as Keisha or KenishaModern coinage—
- KeyoniaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaseeA modern invented name, likely a respelling of Casey or Kassie, with no independent meaningModern coinage—
- KayeleeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeatenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KendrikOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KaremOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KentrelCombination of 'Kent' and the popular name suffix '-trel', likely inspired by names like 'Kendrick' or 'Montrell'Modern coinage—
- KenyanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KarishaA modern coinage, likely a blend of Karen or Kara and the fashionable suffix -isha, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- KeiarraUncertainModern coinage—
- KjellA traditional Scandinavian name of uncertain precise meaning, likely derived from Old Norse 'ketill' meaning 'cauldron' or 'helmet'Scandinavian—
- KishawnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KalleA Swedish and Finnish diminutive of Karl, meaning 'free man'Scandinavian—
- KeishaunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KorissaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining sounds from names like Corissa or KarissaModern coinage—
- KarrissaLikely a modern elaboration of the name Karissa, which may be a variant of Charissa derived from Greek charis meaning 'grace'Modern coinage—
- KerilynCombination of the names Kerry and Lynn, or a variant of KarilynModern coinage—
- Keynanof uncertain originIrish—
- KenitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—