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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- KrystalynnA modern coinage combining Krystal and the popular suffix -lynn, creating a name with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- KainaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kiana or a Hawaiian name meaning 'beautiful'Hawaiian—
- KeilinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeslieVariant spelling of Kesley, derived from an English place name meaning 'Cēnsige's island'English—
- KateriaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KeviaPossibly a feminine form of Kevin, meaning 'handsome birth' or 'gentle birth' in Irish origin, or a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KadishaOf uncertain originArabic—
- KeyseanA modern invented name, likely a blend of the prefix 'Key-' with the popular suffix '-sean' (from Sean or Shawn)Modern coinage—
- KostantinosOf uncertain originGreek—
- KailynneOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KaterraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaymenModern coinage, likely a respelling of Cayman (from the islands) or a variant of Kamen (Slavic for 'stone'), though its intended meaning is not establishedModern coinage—
- KaushikDerived from Sanskrit meaning 'lord of the sky' or 'sage', an epithet of the Hindu god ShivaSanskrit—
- KenyenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KweliTruth or true, from the Swahili word ukweliAfrican—
- Kemberof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KharonOf uncertain originGreek—
- KoraimaOf debated originModern coinage—
- KaylOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KellDerived from the Old English word 'cēlan', meaning 'to cool'English—
- KyokoRespect childJapanese—
- KoleenOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Colleen or Colette, both derived from the Greek name Nicholas meaning 'victory of the peopleModern coinage—
- KinzyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaliqOf debated originArabic—
- KeilonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeniahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KyeishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KathaleneA respelling of Kathleen, meaning 'pure'Irish—
- KeaundraProbably a modern invented name, possibly a blend of Keisha and La- prefix or similar, or an elaboration of KeaModern coinage—
- KennethiaOf debated originModern coinage—
- KerronOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KasaraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kavonteof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KertOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KayannOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeathProbably a transferred use of the Scottish surname, itself from a place name meaning 'forest' or 'wood' in Scottish GaelicScottish—
- KenyOf uncertain originScottish—
- KhristaVariant of Christina, meaning "follower of Christ"English—
- Kirstonof uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage blending Kirsten or Kristin with the popular suffix -stonModern coinage—
- KeldenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeanteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KindellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KendynModern coinage, likely a variant of the surname-derived name Kendall or a blend of Ken and -dyn, with no established traditional meaningModern coinage—
- KimmarieCombination of Kim and MarieModern coinage—
- KimmiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kinteof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KristjanFollower of ChristScandinavian—
- KeioshaCombination of the prefix Ke- and the name Iesha, which originated as an African-American variant of AishaModern coinage—
- KyrraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KarrinaVariant of Katrina, which is a form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'English—
- Kelsayof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of KelseyModern coinage—
- KadinceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KenyannaCombination of Kenya and Anna, suggesting 'from Kenya' or 'grace of KenyaModern coinage—
- KynnadiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatelenVariant of Caitlin, derived from the Irish Gaelic name Caitlín, meaning 'pure'Irish—
- KathlinePure, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, though the exact meaning is debated and may also be associated with the goddess HecateIrish—
- KesiOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KimraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kyonaof debated originModern coinage—
- KaedynceOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- Kenneithborn of fire, handsomeScottish—
- KerinaProbably a feminine form of the Irish name Ciarán, meaning 'little dark one'Irish—
- KyarraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaitlandOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KialaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatreniaLikely an elaborated form of Katrina or Catriona, ultimately deriving from Greek meaning 'pure'Modern coinage—
- Keyaunaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KierrahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KazueOne harmonyJapanese—
- KorverMeaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- Krisaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KyishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KamaileOf uncertain meaningHawaiian—
- KamaronVariant of Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose' in Scottish GaelicScottish—
- KeagonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KellisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KdenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KelenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kennetof uncertain originEnglish—
- KhalibFollower, devoteeArabic—
- Kamekochild of the turtleJapanese—
- KatlynneA feminine given name, a creative spelling of Caitlin, traditionally interpreted as 'pure'English—
- KurkUncertainModern coinage—
- KirbieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KedariusOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining a prefix (Ke-) with the popular suffix -darius, possibly influenced by names like Darius or KedrickModern coinage—
- KeileighDerived from the Irish surname, anglicized from Ó Ceallaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ceallach' (Ceallach possibly meaning 'bright-headed' or 'war')Irish—
- KristylA modern invented name, likely a variant spelling of Crystal with a Krist- prefix, intended to evoke the gemstone without a fixed meaningModern coinage—
- Kwaneof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kwame or KwanModern coinage—
- KynziOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeldaA spring, fountain, or wellScandinavian—
- KashaylaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeoshiaKeoshia is a modern invented name, likely created as a variant of Keisha or a blend with the popular -ia suffixModern coinage—
- KorvinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KarmonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatrianaCombines Kat (short for Katherine) with the popular suffix -ana or -riana, suggesting a meaning related to 'pure'Modern coinage—
- KeiasiaThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- KeyleighModern invented name, likely a variant of Kaylee or KeeleyModern coinage—
- KlaryssaVariant of Clarissa, meaning 'bright, clear'English—
- KonniA diminutive of Konstanze or Konrad, ultimately from Latin constare 'to stand firm' or Old High German kuoni 'bold' + rāt 'counsel'German—
- Kennettof uncertain originEnglish—
- KristA short form or variant of Kristian (Christian) or Kristoffer (Christopher), meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'bearer of Christ'Scandinavian—
- KaytlenVariant of Caitlin, traditionally meaning 'pure'Modern coinage—
- KristiannFollower of ChristEnglish—
- KeyandraOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name blending the popular prefix key- (as in Keyara or Keisha) with the suffix -andra (from names like Cassandra or Alexandra)Modern coinage—
- KiarrahUncertainModern coinage—
- KoreneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KahneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KalidOf debated originArabic—
- KanitaOf uncertain originArabic—
- KassadiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaulaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaymanOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- KeeshawnKeeshawn is a modern invented name, likely a blend of the prefix 'Kee-' with the popular name ShawnModern coinage—
- KyllieModern feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a respelling of KylieModern coinage—
- KaliefOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatleenOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kathleen, meaning 'pure' or 'clear'Irish—
- KendelleVariant spelling of Kendall, which may derive from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent' in Cumbria, or from the Celtic elements for 'bright' or 'high'English—
- KearahUncertainModern coinage—
- KendallynCombination of 'Kendall' and the popular suffix '-lyn', with no inherent meaning beyond that formationModern coinage—
- KennettaFeminine form of Kenneth, meaning 'born of fire' or 'handsome' in Scottish GaelicScottish—
- KalandraOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kalinda or CassandraModern coinage—
- KatiannaA modern coinage, typically interpreted as a blend of Katia and Anna, or a variant of Katelyn or KatherineModern coinage—
- KynzeeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KyptonOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KashawnaCombination of the prefix 'ka-' with the name Shawna, itself a feminine form of Shawn, an anglicization of the Irish name SeánModern coinage—
- KatherleenA variant spelling of Kathleen, which is the anglicized form of Caitlín, meaning 'pure'Irish—
- KeyoniOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaliebOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KenedeeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhalikOf uncertain originArabic—
- KathanA name of uncertain originSanskrit—
- Keelenof uncertain originIrish—
- KeyandreOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaritaA Finnish form of Carita, often understood as a variant of Charity, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'Scandinavian—
- KayllaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KerahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaelynnePossibly a modern blend combining the names Kae (often a short form of Katherine) and Lynne (meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall' in Welsh, or a variant of Lynn)Modern coinage—
- KaturaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KellyjoA compound name combining Kelly and Jo, with no single established meaningEnglish—
- KeveonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeeanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeundraOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining the popular prefix Ke- with the suffix -undraModern coinage—
- KhloiVariant spelling of Chloe, meaning "blooming" or "green shoot" in GreekModern coinage—
- KotaroA Japanese male name often meaning 'small eldest son' or 'thick eldest son', depending on the kanji usedJapanese—
- KyrstynVariant spelling of Kristen, a form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- Kysaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeanthonyCombination of the names Ke (from names like Kevon) and AnthonyModern coinage—
- KeshanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KandenThe etymology is uncertainModern coinage—
- Kalikof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatrishaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KattiProbably a variant of Katie or Katy, pet forms of Katherine, but also possibly a Swedish and Norwegian diminutive of Karin or KatarinaEnglish—
- KirbiOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KrystelleVariant of Crystal, from the English word for a clear, brilliant gemstoneEnglish—
- KadienOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatoyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeighanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KerithOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KieannaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining the sound of names like Kiana or Keanna with a fashionable -anna endingModern coinage—
- KaitlinnKaitlinn is a variant of Caitlin, which is an Irish form of Catherine, generally interpreted as 'pure'Irish—
- KashayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeniseOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine coinageModern coinage—
- KolynOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KeiriKeiri is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of Kerry or Keira, without a traditional meaningModern coinage—
- KenleiThe name Kenlei is a modern invention, likely a combination of names such as Ken or Kendall with the popular suffix -lei (from Kaylee or similar names)Modern coinage—
- KenwoodFrom the English surname meaning 'royal forest' or 'ken wood' (a wood known to the king)English—
- KerrynOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Krishawnof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KandonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KenzeyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KouroshOf uncertain origin, likely from Old Persian, meaning perhaps "far-sighted" or "like the sun"Persian—
- KaseanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KemaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kira or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- KentaviusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhalfaniBorn to leadAfrican—
- KhileyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KymberlieFrom the name of the Australian city, or a modern coinage possibly influenced by KimberleyModern coinage—
- Keithonof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KenyatteOf uncertain meaningAfrican—
- KhrizOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KimberllyPossibly a variant of Kimberly, which is believed to mean 'Cyneburg's field' or 'Cyneburg's meadow'English—
- KasheenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeistonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KelsaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name or a variant of KelseyModern coinage—
- KimiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KasharaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhadejaEarly-born child or prematurely bornArabic—
- KimishaBorn on Friday (Akan, from the day-name system, specifically from the Fante variant of the name for a Friday-born female)African—
- KristionA modern invented name, likely a blend of Kristian (Christian) and the fashionable suffix -ion, with no settled meaningModern coinage—
- KaroleeCombination of Carol and Lee, thus 'free woman' and 'meadow' respectivelyModern coinage—
- KarrisKarris is a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Karis or Carissa, or a feminine form of Karr/KerrModern coinage—
- KeiseanThe name is a modern coinage, likely combining the popular prefix Kei- (from names like Keisha or Kelsey) with the suffix -sean (from Sean)Modern coinage—
- KenasiaPossibly a modern invented name, perhaps blending elements of names like Kenisha or AsiaModern coinage—
- KerriaFrom the genus name of a flowering shrub, named after the British botanist William KerrModern coinage—
- KimarieCombination of the names Kim and Marie, with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- KreigOf uncertain originGerman—
- KathreneVariant of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Greek—
- KaylubA modern spelling variant of Caleb, probably meaning 'dog' or 'faithful, bold' in Hebrew, though exact meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- KeieraOf uncertain originModern coinage—