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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- KelshaPossibly a variant of Kelsie or Kelsey, but it is not able to confirm a single precise meaning due to the name's status as a modern coinageModern coinage—
- KijaniGreen, referring to the color in SwahiliAfrican—
- KaydieA modern respelling of the name KatieModern coinage—
- KeahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeyairraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhaalidEternal, immortalArabic—
- KilanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KashishAttraction, allure, or fascinationPersian—
- KeijuanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KendarriusThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- KeryOf uncertain originIrish—
- Khileeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KiondraThe meaning of Kiondra is uncertainModern coinage—
- KissyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KaimenThe meaning of Kaimen is uncertainModern coinage—
- Karneof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Karen or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- KenndraModern invented name, likely a blend of Kenneth and the popular -ndra suffix as seen in KendraModern coinage—
- KesaPossibly a variant of Kesa or a short form of names like KesaiaModern coinage—
- KimblyLikely a modern coined name, possibly a variant of Kimberly or a blend of Kim and -ly suffixModern coinage—
- KalaylaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- Kapilof uncertain originSanskrit—
- KatheenOf uncertain originIrish—
- KayseaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeanenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeriannaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KymiahOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KaydynceA modern invented spelling of Cadence, which refers to a rhythmic flow or sequence of soundsModern coinage—
- KhushbuHappiness, fragrance, or pleasureSanskrit—
- KaydraKaydra is a modern coinage, likely a blend of Kay and the popular suffix -dra, possibly influenced by names like Sandra or CassandraModern coinage—
- KourtlandFrom the land of the court, a variant of CourtlandModern coinage—
- KadeyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KameoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaylibProbably a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Caleb or a combination of Kay and LibModern coinage—
- KelitaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- KharizmaDerived from the English word charisma, meaning a compelling charm or appealModern coinage—
- Kutlerof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KarysaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeamberOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeymoraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhrystianA variant spelling of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'English—
- KimyettaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KittiDerived from Katherine, meaning 'pure'Greek—
- Korayember, glowing coalArabic—
- Koronof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaiceeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KalvenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KathyjoA compound name combining Kathy (a diminutive of Katherine) and Jo (a diminutive of Josephine or Joanna)Modern coinage—
- KatresePossibly a variant of Katrice, a modern coinage based on Catherine or Patricia, with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- KaylineKayline is a modern feminine name, likely formed from the name Kay combined with the popular -line suffix, as seen in names like Kaylee and MadelineModern coinage—
- KettyVariant of Kitty, traditionally a pet form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'English—
- KeyashaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhiemOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'modest' or 'courteous' from Vietnamese rootsModern coinage—
- KhilaOf uncertain originArabic—
- KhouryOf uncertain originArabic—
- KyeshiaThe meaning of Kyeshia is uncertainModern coinage—
- KathleenaPure, chaste (feminine form of Kathleen, from Irish Caitlín, derived from Greek Aikaterine)Irish—
- Kayiaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeimyaPossibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KeiondraKeiondra is a modern invented name, likely a blend of Keion (a variant of Keon) and the popular feminine suffix -draModern coinage—
- KetaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KharlieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KyrstalA variant spelling of Crystal, meaning 'ice' or 'clear, brilliant glass'English—
- KaitylnOf uncertain origin, likely a respelling of Caitlin, which is the Irish form of Catherine, traditionally meaning 'pure'Irish—
- KalielOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KanasiaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KeiondreOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhaileeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhayleeOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- KiingA creative respelling of the English word and title 'King'Modern coinage—
- Kineshaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Keisha or AishaModern coinage—
- KymiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KahleyVariant spelling of Kaylee, a modern coinage meaning 'slender' or 'crown of laurel'Modern coinage—
- Kalvynof uncertain origin, possibly a respelling of Calvin, which derives from the French surname Cauvin, ultimately from Latin Calvus meaning 'bald'Modern coinage—
- KanaeOf uncertain meaningJapanese—
- KeidrickOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KellinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KirstinaA variant of Christina, meaning "follower of Christ" or "anointed oneGreek—
- KirstineFollower of ChristScandinavian—
- KanitraDerived from Sanskrit meaning 'crystal' or 'clear,' possibly also a variant of KanikaSanskrit—
- KeiandraOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- Kelvisof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KewandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KamarynModern coinage, likely a respelling of Cameron, itself from Scottish Gaelic meaning 'crooked nose' or 'bent nose'Modern coinage—
- KatherenUncertain, likely a variant of Katherine, traditionally interpreted as 'pure'English—
- KelsenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeshonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KimyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KinishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KandissOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Karminamost likely a variant of Carmen, ultimately derived from Latin 'carmen' meaning 'song' or 'poem'Italian—
- KeilynnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KiiraVariant of Kira, which has uncertain meaningScandinavian—
- KylinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kynleaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KahlieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaiyanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeaundreOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhalieMost likely a variant of Kaylee or Khloe, of uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhyliThe name Khyli is a modern variant spelling of Kylee or Kylie, which are typically derived from the Gaelic word for 'slender' or 'graceful' or from the Noongar word for 'boomerang'Modern coinage—
- KiffanyInvented name, likely a blend of the prefix 'Ki-' with the name Tiffany, possibly influenced by the sound of names like Kylie or KimberlyModern coinage—
- KinshasaA given name adopted from the capital of the Democratic Republic of the CongoModern coinage—
- KirtisOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KadeishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaetlinA modern spelling variant of Caitlin, traditionally meaning 'pure'Irish—
- KarlisaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KarmineLikely a modern respelling of Carmine, the English form of Italian Carmine, meaning 'crimson' or 'red'Modern coinage—
- KathleeOf unclear originEnglish—
- KelwinPossibly a variant of Kelvin, meaning 'narrow water' or 'friend of ships'English—
- KemaraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KlynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KahilOf uncertain originArabic—
- KaushalSkilled, clever, expert, or capableSanskrit—
- KeddrickOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeiandreOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KimbriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KleberOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the German surname Kleber, meaning 'clay worker' or 'bricklayer'German—
- KrinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KubaSupplanter or holder of the heel (from the Hebrew Yaakov, via the Polish Jakub)Slavic—
- KyleeannCombination of Kylee and Ann, with Kylee being a feminine form of Kyle (from Gaelic 'caol' meaning narrow or strait) and Ann (from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace)Modern coinage—
- KajuanaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatelineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KatoraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeirstanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KhloeiVariant of Chloe, meaning "blooming" or "green shoot" in GreekGreek—
- Kileenof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KabaoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KadasiaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- KeshonaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeyanahModern invented name, possibly based on the sounds of names like Keiana or Kiana, with the fashionable suffix -ahModern coinage—
- KohnerOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KordelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KungaOne who is born after a difficult pregnancy, or a precious gem, in TibetanNative American—
- KamyProbably a variant of Kammie, a diminutive of Kamryn or a phonetic spelling of Cammy, itself a pet form of Camilla or CameronModern coinage—
- KatanyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaylennA modern invented name, probably a blend of Kay or Kayla with the suffix -lyn or -lennModern coinage—
- Khamronof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kordeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KrissiaProbably a modern variant of Krisia, itself a feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'Modern coinage—
- KahleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KattaleiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KavithaPoetrySanskrit—
- KealohilaniThe brightness or glory of heavenHawaiian—
- KeyattaIt may be a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Keyara or inspired by names like Keisha and JadaModern coinage—
- Keyionof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KimmoraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kirsi—
- KristyanaA modern elaboration of Kristy or Kristiana, likely intended to convey a feminine variant of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'Modern coinage—
- KamauryOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaralyneProbably a modern respelling of Carolyn or Caroline, ultimately meaning 'free man'Modern coinage—
- Kayrenof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KimethaCreated modern name, likely a blend of Kimberly or Kim with a fashionable -etha ending, carrying no inherent meaningModern coinage—
- KirandeepRay of light or beam of light, often associated with divine or spiritual illuminationSanskrit—
- KristianeA feminine form of Christian, meaning "follower of Christ"English—
- KaitelynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern combination of the sound of Caitlin or Katelyn with the popular suffix -lynModern coinage—
- KateleeCombination of Kate (a diminutive of Katherine, meaning 'pure') and Lee (from Old English, meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing')Modern coinage—
- KeldanKeldan is a modern invented name, likely a blend or variation of names like Kellen or Kelda, with no established traditional meaningModern coinage—
- KelvenPossibly a variant of Calvin, meaning 'bald' or 'hairless'English—
- KenijahOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage blending sounds from names like Kenia and AaliyahModern coinage—
- KeslynA modern invented name, likely a blend or respelling of names like Kelsey or Kinsley, with no traditional meaningModern coinage—
- KevonaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KoriannaA modern coinage likely blending the prefix 'Kori-' with the name Anna or the suffix '-anna', suggesting a meaning of 'maiden' or 'grace' by associationModern coinage—
- KorreyPossibly a variant of Corey, which itself is of Irish origin and means 'descendant of Comhraidhe' or 'from the hollow'Irish—
- KoshaMeaning uncertainSanskrit—
- KrystolOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern respelling of Crystal or a variant of the gemstone nameModern coinage—
- KyungOf uncertain meaning, possibly related to 'respect' or 'brightness' depending on the hanja usedModern coinage—
- KareshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaressA modern coinage derived from the English word 'caress', meaning a gentle touch or strokeModern coinage—
- KarilynnLikely a modern combination of the names Karen and Lynn, or a variant of CarolynModern coinage—
- KarlettaLittle womanGerman—
- KatayaLikely a modern invented name, possibly blending elements of names like Kaitlyn or Katia with the fashionable -aya suffixModern coinage—
- KelsyeVariant spelling of Kelsey, a transferred use of an English surname meaning 'ship island'English—
- KenoraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KesleighPossibly a modern invented name, created from the sound of names like Kelsey or the -leigh suffixModern coinage—
- KhilynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KloheOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KaedanceMusical term referring to the flow of rhythm, often used as a modern name invoking the idea of balance and harmonyModern coinage—
- KambreyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KasarahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kassonof uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeilandOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KemyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeontreOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KuperVariant of Cooper, meaning 'barrel maker'English—
- Kielanof uncertain originIrish—
- KrystnFollower of ChristEnglish—
- KareOf uncertain originEnglish—
- KarellOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KeyshawnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeyshlaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- KinzlyA modern invented name, likely a respelling of Kinsley or Kinley, possibly intended to suggest 'royalty' from the sound of 'KingsleyModern coinage—
- KrutiA devotional or creative work, often translating to 'creation' or 'art' in SanskritSanskrit—
- KyiraUncertainModern coinage—
- KahoOf uncertain or debated originJapanese—
- KanijaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeimoniOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- KeystonDerived from the English word 'keystone', meaning a central stone that holds others in placeModern coinage—
- KhingOften considered a variant spelling of King, meaning 'ruler' or 'monarch'English—
- KinserOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Kortlynnof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name formed from the root 'Kort' (a variant of Kurt or Cort) and the fashionable suffix '-lynn' (from Lynn)Modern coinage—
- KerrilynKerrilyn is a modern combination of the names Kerry and Lynn, often interpreted as 'dark-haired' or 'lake'Modern coinage—