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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- KinneyOf uncertain originIrish—
- KetanOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- KhrystalA modern respelling of Crystal, meaning 'clear, brilliant glass' or metaphorically 'pure'English—
- KayelaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KinberlyVariant spelling of Kimberly, a place name meaning 'Cyneburg's field' in Old EnglishEnglish—
- KhyleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kentaroof uncertain meaning, possibly from Japanese elements meaning 'large' or 'thick' and 'son'Japanese—
- KrissiDiminutive of Christine or Kristen, meaning follower of ChristEnglish—
- KyerraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KimiyaAlchemy or the elixir of lifePersian—
- KyanneModern invented name, likely a blend of Kylie or Kay and the suffix -anne, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- KatielynnModern invented name combining Katie and LynnModern coinage—
- KietOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KinyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeaunaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeyarraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KendreOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeyshonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KathyeVariant spelling of Kathy, a diminutive of Katherine, traditionally meaning 'pure'English—
- KaydinceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeerthanaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- KeyoshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KarennaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KewanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaemonProbably a modern coinage, possibly a blend of Kai and Damon or a respelling of CameronModern coinage—
- KatrynVariant of Katherine, meaning "pure"Greek—
- KesterOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KahlenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaylamarieA compound name combining Kayla (meaning "crown of laurel") and Marie (a French variant of Mary, often interpreted as "beloved" or "star of the sea")Modern coinage—
- KerryannPossibly a combination of the names Kerry and Ann, or a variant of KerrianneEnglish—
- KhristyVariant spelling of Christie, a feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- KehaulaniThe dew of heavenHawaiian—
- KeneshiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KinslerPossibly from an English surname meaning 'king's marsh' or 'dweller near a king's wood'English—
- KamdinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kimyattaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kevaughnof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KearneyOf uncertain originIrish—
- KimalaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KassidieModern invented name, likely a variant of Cassidy or Kassidy, with no established meaning beyond its soundModern coinage—
- KelonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KristianneFollower of ChristEnglish—
- KamillahVariant of Camilla, derived from the Roman family name Camillus, possibly meaning 'attendant at a religious ceremony'English—
- KeandreaKeandrea is a modern coinage, likely a blend of the prefix 'Ke-' (from names like Keisha or Kenya) and the name AndreaModern coinage—
- KimeshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeyontaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KariganCombination of the sound 'Kari-' and the suffix '-gan', popular in modern American coinagesModern coinage—
- KelvonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KerieOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kerry or Cary, or a modern inventionModern coinage—
- KerynOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Karen or a feminine form of KerryModern coinage—
- KimelaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatriciaA modern coinage combining Kat (from Katherine) with the popular -icia suffix, notably influenced by PatriciaModern coinage—
- KenitraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kaitlyneof uncertain originIrish—
- KamaalPerfection, completeness, excellenceArabic—
- KeilOf uncertain originScottish—
- KeleeOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage or phonetic spelling of Kelly or KeelyModern coinage—
- KhiyaLikely a modern invented name, possibly derived from elements of names like Kaya or Kiara, or from the Hindi word 'khiya' meaning 'thought' or 'idea', though this connection is uncertainModern coinage—
- KienanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaylobOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeeferPossibly an Irish surname transferred to given name, meaning 'handsome' or 'beloved', though the exact derivation is uncertainIrish—
- KemiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KuntaOf uncertain originAfrican—
- KayonaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KijuanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KindalOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KynadeeModern invented name, likely a blend of Kylie (or similar) and the fashionable -adee suffixModern coinage—
- KenideeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KivenOf uncertain originIrish—
- KobeeVariant of Kobe, a Japanese place name meaning "god's door" or "temple door"Modern coinage—
- KaydnOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KleighKleigh is a modern coinage, likely a respelling of the name Kylie or a feminine form of Kyle, meaning 'narrow strait'Modern coinage—
- KjerstenOf uncertain originScandinavian—
- KristienFollower of ChristDutch—
- KumarA Sanskrit-derived word meaning 'child, prince, or young man', often used as a title or surname in South AsiaSanskrit—
- KhiraDerived from Arabic 'khayr' meaning 'goodness' or 'blessing', or possibly a variant of KeiraArabic—
- KameishaA modern coinage, likely combining the sounds of names like Kamala or Keisha with a fashionable suffixModern coinage—
- Kristainof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaelonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KarleiUncertainModern coinage—
- KonorModern invented spelling of Connor, itself an anglicized form of the Irish name Conchobhar, meaning 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'Irish—
- KadienceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeoniaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeegenPossibly a modern variant of Keegan, an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó hAodhagáin, meaning 'descendant of Aodhagán' (a diminutive of Aodh, meaning 'fire')Irish—
- Keylieof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KristofBearer of ChristSlavic—
- KameshiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KoreaOf uncertain origin, possibly from the name of the Korean peninsulaModern coinage—
- KikueOf uncertain meaningJapanese—
- Klyeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KrisanneCombination of Kris and Anne, suggesting a blend of the names Christine and AnneModern coinage—
- KachinaFrom the Hopi word for a spirit being or a ritual dancer who represents such a spiritNative American—
- KshawnModern invented name, likely based on Shawn or SeanModern coinage—
- KarinneKarinne is a variant of Karen, which is a Danish short form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Scandinavian—
- KassadyDerived as a modern spelling variant of the Irish surname Cassidy, traditionally meaning 'curly-headed' or 'clever'Irish—
- KaydiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KevonnaFeminine form of Kevin, likely meaning 'handsome birth' or 'gentle birth' via Irish originIrish—
- KeyerraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatonyaProbably a modern invented name, possibly combining elements of names like Katherine or TonyaModern coinage—
- KinziKinzi is a modern feminine name, likely a respelling of Kinsey, which itself derived from an English surname meaning 'royal victory' or 'kin's island'English—
- KazandraVariant of Cassandra, likely meaning 'shining upon men' or 'prophetess,' though the original Greek etymology is debatedGreek—
- KatreenaVariant of Katrina, meaning 'pure'English—
- KayelynA modern invented name, possibly a blend of Kay and LynnModern coinage—
- KhayriGenerous, charitable, or good in ArabicArabic—
- KamekaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KristelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KennenOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KadedraA modern invented name, likely a blend of the prefix Ka- with the popular suffix -edra (inspired by names like Deandra or Kendra)Modern coinage—
- KeilenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhadejahVariant of Khadijah, an Arabic name meaning 'early baby' or 'premature child'Arabic—
- KiylaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeitonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kironof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kiran or an Indian name meaning 'ray of light'Modern coinage—
- KishonUncertainModern coinage—
- KoniOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Conny or Connie, or a short form of names ending in -koniModern coinage—
- Kenichihealthy son or strong oneJapanese—
- Khalaaunt (mother's sister) in some Arabic dialects, also a variant of KalaArabic—
- Kurstenof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeenyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KortlynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern feminine coinage based on the sound of Courtney or KourtneyModern coinage—
- KahleelVariant of Khalil, meaning 'friend' or 'companion' in ArabicArabic—
- KaliciaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KielaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KinKin is a modern English name derived from the word for family relationsModern coinage—
- KeevonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaciaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatelyndVariant spelling of Caitlin, derived from the Irish form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Irish—
- KelieKelie is likely a modern spelling variant of Kelly, an Irish surname meaning 'bright-headed' or 'warrior'Irish—
- KishiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaleshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KendanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KynadiModern invention, likely a variant of Kenedi or Kennedy, meaning 'helmeted chief' or 'misshapen head' in Irish originModern coinage—
- KalynneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kanijahof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KarolynnOf debated originModern coinage—
- KeyarahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatsumiVictory or beauty, depending on the kanji usedJapanese—
- KehindeThe second-born of twins, from Yoruba cultureAfrican—
- KatlyneVariant of Caitlin, which is derived from the Irish form of Catherine, meaning 'pure'Irish—
- KwanzaFirst fruits of the harvestAfrican—
- KadejaVariant of Khadija, meaning 'early baby' or 'premature', but also interpreted as 'born prematurely' in ArabicArabic—
- KeylyAnglicized spelling of the Irish surname Keily, itself an anglicization of Ó Cadhla, meaning 'descendant of Cadhla', where Cadhla means 'beautiful, comely'Irish—
- KippyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KelvynVariant of Kelvin, generally understood as 'from the narrow river' or 'friend of ships'Scottish—
- KeyshiaFeminine form of Keisha, an invented name of uncertain meaning, likely a variant of Keziah or TishaModern coinage—
- KrisandraCombination of Kris and Sandra, or a variant of CassandraModern coinage—
- KarlenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KinzeeVariant of Kinsey, itself an English surname meaning 'son of Cyne', with Cyne being an Old English personal name possibly meaning 'royal'English—
- KalyaOf debated originModern coinage—
- KewonThe meaning of Kewon is uncertainModern coinage—
- Kirstaof uncertain originScottish—
- KitrinaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KongmengDerived from the Chinese given name 孔孟, a compound of the surnames of Confucius (Kong) and Mencius (Meng), symbolizing wisdom and classical scholarshipModern coinage—
- KorineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhayreeOf debated originArabic—
- Kieleyof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KayleeannA compound of Kaylee and Ann, meaning 'slender' or 'pure'Modern coinage—
- KalikaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- KeliiOf uncertain originHawaiian—
- KermittLittle dark one or free man, but the meaning is debatedIrish—
- Kaynaof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kaina or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- KiwanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KanieshaA modern invented name, likely a combination of the prefix Ka- or the name Kanisha with the common -isha suffixModern coinage—
- KilieLittle warrior or strifeModern coinage—
- KeishiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KashonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeishonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KandiseVariant spelling of Candace, a name of uncertain origin possibly meaning 'queen mother' or 'glowing'English—
- KeshaunaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KetsiaThe name is a variant of Ketziah, from Hebrew meaning 'cassia' (a type of cinnamon bark)Hebrew—
- KewannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KierynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KiyonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KetraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KristolOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KasideeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kathleanof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kathleen, which is the Anglicized form of Caitlín (Irish form of Catherine), traditionally meaning "pureEnglish—
- KaytiA variant spelling of Katie, a diminutive of Katherine, which traditionally means 'pure'English—
- KearstynModern variant of Kirsten or Kerstin, ultimately derived from Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'Modern coinage—
- KeerthiDerived from Sanskrit 'kīrti' meaning 'fame, renown, glorySanskrit—
- KelyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KoltanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kaorufragrance, scentJapanese—
- KionteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KjerstiOf uncertain originScandinavian—
- KarleaA modern invented name, possibly blending elements from names like Karen and LeaModern coinage—
- KerneyOf uncertain originIrish—
- KjerstinChristian, follower of ChristScandinavian—
- KeyronOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KlarisaOf unclear meaning, likely a variant of Clarissa with possible connection to Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'Modern coinage—
- KamileA feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'perfect' or 'complete'Arabic—
- KarrisaUncertainModern coinage—
- KevisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KlaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KurtissOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- KaleabVariant of Caleb, from Hebrew meaning 'dog' or 'whole-hearted'Hebrew—
- KathelynA respelling of Catherine, meaning 'pure'English—
- KiearraOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KlineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KristiniaUncertainModern coinage—