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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- Khaleof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatoriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KateshaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage blending Kate (from Katherine) with the fashionable -esha suffixModern coinage—
- KaysiaProbably a modern invention, possibly blended from Kay or Kae and the fashionable -sia suffixModern coinage—
- KylieannA modern combination of Kylie and Ann, with Kylie possibly meaning 'boomerang' or 'narrow channel' in Australian Aboriginal languages, and Ann meaning 'grace' in HebrewModern coinage—
- KaiydenModern invented name, likely based on sound patterns of names like Kayden and JaydenModern coinage—
- KarcynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Keyof uncertain originEnglish—
- KitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KokiOf uncertain origin, possibly a Japanese name meaning 'light' or 'radiance' depending on the kanji used, or a modern coinage from other culturesJapanese—
- KrisalynA modern combination of the name Kris (a short form of Kristine or Kristopher) and the popular suffix -lynModern coinage—
- KaelobOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- KalybOf uncertain originHebrew—
- KaralinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeyondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhameronKhameron is a modern invented name, likely modeled after Cameron but with a distinctive spellingModern coinage—
- KiashaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinageModern coinage—
- KinnethVariant of Kenneth, meaning 'born of fire' or 'handsome'Scottish—
- KioshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KahlynModern invented name, likely a respelling of Kaylyn or Caitlin, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- KalimahSpeech, utteranceArabic—
- KenniyaLikely a modern invented name, possibly inspired by the country Kenya or the name KeniaModern coinage—
- KeyunnaA modern coinage, likely a blend of elements from names like Keisha or Kenya with the popular -unna suffixModern coinage—
- KiyleeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaylaannProbably a combination of Kayla and Ann, with Kayla itself of uncertain origin (possibly from Michaela or a variant of Kay) and Ann from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'Modern coinage—
- KahronOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KarnellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KashanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhaleeA modern coinage, likely derived from the name Khaleel or a variant spelling of Kali or KayleeModern coinage—
- Kuuipo'my sweetheart' or 'my beloved' in HawaiianHawaiian—
- KathyannA combination of Kathy and Ann, meaning 'pure' (Greek) and 'grace' (Hebrew)Modern coinage—
- Keisukeof uncertain originJapanese—
- KenidiOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KewanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KitoOf uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of Kato or a short form of names like KitosModern coinage—
- KadarOf uncertain originArabic—
- KatheeDiminutive of Katherine, meaning "pure"English—
- KeevanOf uncertain originIrish—
- KethanOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Ketan or Keaton, or derived from the Sanskrit name Ketan meaning 'banner' or 'flag'Sanskrit—
- KevontaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KrystaleA modern coinage based on the English word crystal, often associated with clarity and brillianceModern coinage—
- KrystallA variant spelling of Crystal, derived from the English word for a type of clear quartzEnglish—
- KarnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KembaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeymonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KrystoferBearer of ChristEnglish—
- KahmyaMeaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- KanielProbably a modern combination of Kane and the suffix -iel, or a variant of Canael meaning 'God has established'Modern coinage—
- KemayaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KemishaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining the popular prefix Ke- with the suffix -misha, possibly influenced by names like Kamisha or TamishaModern coinage—
- KeyunaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhyleiInvented name, likely a modern respelling of Kyle or KylieModern coinage—
- KingsonSon of King, or one who is of royal lineageModern coinage—
- KyiMost likely derived from the Burmese word for 'clear' or 'pure,' though this is uncertain as it may also be a modern coinageModern coinage—
- KabellaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KiariaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KarellyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhiannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KiefferOne who makes barrels or casksGerman—
- KourtneiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaiylaPossibly a modern invented name, likely a variant of Kayla or Kyla, or influenced by similar-sounding namesModern coinage—
- KavianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KieganOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KinzeKinze is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of Kinsey or a feminine variant of KinzeyModern coinage—
- KobenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KyandraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KateleenA modern elaboration of Kate, itself a diminutive of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Modern coinage—
- KawonUncertainModern coinage—
- Keifferof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kiefer with connections to the German word for 'pine tree'German—
- KeleOf uncertain originAfrican—
- KinnieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KaddenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KadeidraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KalkidanIt means 'prophecy' or 'announcement' in AmharicAfrican—
- Karlenof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Carlin or Karla, or a modern coinage blending Karl with -enModern coinage—
- KarolynaVariant of Carolina, meaning 'free man' (from Germanic karal 'man' + Latin suffix) or 'song of joy' (via folk etymology)Modern coinage—
- KatelinnMeaning uncertain, likely a variant of Caitlin or Katelyn, which is derived from the Irish name Caitlín, meaning 'pure'English—
- KathelenePure, chasteIrish—
- KennetteOf uncertain originScottish—
- KingjamesCompound name combining the English word 'king' and the name James, likely intended to evoke authority or royaltyModern coinage—
- KadarriusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeeliaVariant of Keeley or Keely, likely derived from the Irish surname Ó Caollaí, of uncertain meaningIrish—
- KrishanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KadeshiaLikely a modern invented name, possibly derived from the biblical place name Kadesh or influenced by names like Kadisha or KeziahModern coinage—
- KatherinneA variant spelling of Katherine, which derives from the Greek AikaterineGreek—
- Kenzelof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KimothyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KrestaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KemontaeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KaringtonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KarmelUncertainHebrew—
- Keldricof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KerianaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KerrionOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KireOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KumariA respectful term for a young girl or daughter, also used as a title for Hindu goddessesSanskrit—
- KatiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KelandOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of the sound 'K' and the popular suffix 'land'Modern coinage—
- KennitaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine coinage inspired by names like Kenna or AnitaModern coinage—
- KeshondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KimbleryOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KwanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KadianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KarlishaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KeirstonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kuronof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatilinAn invented variant of Caitlin (Irish) or Kaitlyn, likely blending popular -lin suffix soundsModern coinage—
- KenyonaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KhaidynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KolbeeOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the surname Colby, which means 'coal settlement' or 'dark settlement' in Old NorseEnglish—
- KamarianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KechiaOf uncertain origin, possibly a creative respelling of Keisha, which itself is a variant of Keziah, a Hebrew name meaning 'cassia' (a cinnamon-like spice)Modern coinage—
- KeiyonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KentraviousFormed from the elements Ken- and -travious, a suffix seen in invented names like MontraviousModern coinage—
- KimlaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KableUncertainModern coinage—
- Kaulanafamous, renownedHawaiian—
- KayleanaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name blending Kayla and Ana or LeanaModern coinage—
- KeanonDerived from the Irish name Cianán, meaning 'little ancient one' or 'little enduring one'Irish—
- KeeratKeerat is a Punjabi name meaning "praise" or "devotion," often used as a variant of KiratArabic—
- KeyanteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhristenVariant of Kristen, the English feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- KimonOf uncertain originGreek—
- KimyataOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KangOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KristalynnOf uncertain origin, likely a modern combination of Krista and the suffix -lynnModern coinage—
- KitaraThe name Kitara is of uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- KyileeModern invented name, likely a variant of Kylie or Kiley, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- KalonjiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KantonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaranveerA compound of Karan and Veer, meaning 'victorious in battle' or 'brave Karan'Sanskrit—
- KarleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KedronOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KeimonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeiyanaKeiyana is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular sounds of names like Keira, Kiana, or KaylaModern coinage—
- KemonieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KenyottaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coined nameModern coinage—
- KieleeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KrystlFollower of Christ, but also a creative respelling of Crystal, meaning clear ice or gemstoneModern coinage—
- Kaleishaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaterynA respelling of Catherine, which likely derives from the Greek Aikaterine, possibly meaning 'pure' or 'torture'Greek—
- KhyeModern invented name, likely a respelling of the established name Kai, with no specific meaningModern coinage—
- KimberlaThe name Kimberla is a modern coinage, likely a blend of Kimberly and the popular suffix -la, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- KinsiePossibly a variant of Kelsey or a modern coinage combining the popular Kin- prefix with the -sie suffixModern coinage—
- KonnarOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KwamaineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KashondaOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern coinage combining elements from names like Kashara or LaShondaModern coinage—
- KayseyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaleseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KamaleiThe Hawaiian name Kamalei means 'the beloved child' or 'beloved one'Modern coinage—
- KashaeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeandriaIt is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the prefix 'Ke-' with the popular name element 'AndriaModern coinage—
- KhyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KoheiOne of several possible interpretations depending on the kanji characters used, including 'healthy' and 'son of' or 'peacefulJapanese—
- KynsliA modern coinage, likely a respelling of the surname-derived name Kinsley, which originally referred to a royal clearing or meadowModern coinage—
- KahleeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KanyiaMeaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- Kasmiraof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KerishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhristiFollower of Christ, or anointed oneGreek—
- KrisiDiminutive of Kristina or Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- KyieshaThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- KarenannKarenann is a compound of Karen and AnnModern coinage—
- KarynnModern spelling variant of Karen or Caryn, with no independent meaningModern coinage—
- KesharaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KieanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KieuOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- Kiyonaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KoichiKoichi is a Japanese male name composed of elements meaning 'happiness,' 'light,' 'first,' or 'one,' depending on the kanji usedJapanese—
- KorynneOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine variant of Corey, which is derived from an Irish surname meaning 'hollow'Modern coinage—
- KyrianaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine elaboration of Kyrie or a variant of KiaraModern coinage—
- KahlebVariant spelling of Caleb, of uncertain origin but often interpreted as 'whole-hearted' or 'faithful, bold'Hebrew—
- KanyahOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kanya or a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KarunaCompassion or mercy, from SanskritSanskrit—
- KeltyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KenedieVariant spelling of Kennedy, meaning 'helmet-headed' or 'misshapen head' in Irish, but the name is often adopted simply as a surname-turned-first-name without literal meaningIrish—
- KenniyahModern invented name, possibly a blend of Ken or Kendra with the fashionable suffix -iyah, or a variant of KenyattaModern coinage—
- KetziaCassia treeHebrew—
- KhristieA variant spelling of the English name Christie, which is a feminine diminutive of Christopher, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- KatarynaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KazumiA compound Japanese name typically meaning 'peaceful beauty' (from kazu 'peace, harmony' and mi 'beauty')Japanese—
- KennideeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KohlerOf uncertain originGerman—
- KalimaWord or speech, derived from ArabicArabic—
- KaraganOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaristaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KenyonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhalisPure, sincere, or unadulteratedArabic—
- KardellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeesA Dutch short form of Cornelis, ultimately derived from the Latin name Cornelius, meaning "horn" or related to the Roman clan CorneliaDutch—
- KennedeModern invented name, likely a respelling of Kennedy or Kennedi, with no specific meaning beyond the sound and styleModern coinage—
- KishaunKishaun is a modern invented name, likely a blend of the prefix Ki- (common in African American name coinage) and the popular name Shaun (an Irish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious')Modern coinage—
- KrishikaOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Sanskrit name Krishna combined with the feminine suffix -ikaSanskrit—
- KassityOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KenetraOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KeyshunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kieof uncertain origin and meaningEnglish—
- KalimSpeaker, orator, one who speaks eloquentlyArabic—
- KayvanOf uncertain originModern coinage—