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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- KallenOf uncertain originModern coinage158
- Kynleea modern coinage, likely combining the sound of names like Kylie or Kinley with the popular -lee suffixModern coinage156
- KrishA short form of Krishna, a name of the Hindu god Vishnu, meaning 'dark' or 'black' in SanskritSanskrit154
- KaileyOf debated originEnglish153
- KoltenOf uncertain originModern coinage153
- KorraOf uncertain meaningModern coinage153
- KaleahModern invented name, likely a variation of Kaylee or Kaela, possibly influenced by LeahModern coinage152
- KairaPossibly derived from Greek meaning 'pure' or a variant of Kaira, of uncertain originModern coinage152
- KaterinaEach of the two pure onesGreek151
- KhadijahEarly baby, born prematurelyArabic151
- KashmirDerived from the name of the region in South AsiaModern coinage151
- KaizerEmperor (from the German title Kaiser, derived from the Roman title Caesar)German150
- KolsenOf uncertain originModern coinage150
- KeenanOf uncertain originIrish149
- KairosDivine or opportune moment, from Greek andrōn kairosGreek149
- KaylieVariant of Kay, often interpreted as 'pure' from the Greek word 'katharos' or as a diminutive of KatherineEnglish148
- KenleyOf uncertain originModern coinage145
- KiannaUncertainModern coinage142
- KyeOf uncertain originEnglish142
- KollinsVariant spelling of the surname Collins, which is of uncertain origin but likely derived from the medieval given name Col (a short form of Nicholas) or from the Irish surname Ó CoileáinEnglish142
- KelaniOf uncertain originModern coinage137
- KeilaOf debated originHebrew136
- KarmaFate or destinySanskrit135
- KeeleyDescendant of CaollaidheIrish135
- KalinaA name of Slavic origin often associated with the viburnum plant or rowan tree, symbolizing beauty and resilienceSlavic135
- KaylynnA modern blend name combining the element 'Kay' (often from Katherine or Kayla) with the popular suffix '-lynnModern coinage134
- KeaganLittle fire or fiery one, though debated if this is the authentic Irish meaningIrish134
- KorbynOf uncertain originModern coinage134
- KamillaKamilla is a variant of Camilla, traditionally meaning 'young ceremonial attendant' in Latin, though often associated with 'perfect' or 'noble' via Sanskrit rootsLatin134
- KaylinPerhaps a modern variant of Kay or a combination with the popular -lin suffixModern coinage133
- KiariA modern invented name, possibly derived from the sounds of names like Kiara and Kari, with no established meaningModern coinage133
- KymirOf uncertain originModern coinage133
- KinsleighFrom the surname, itself from an English place name meaning 'kinsman's clearing' or 'royal meadow'English132
- KaelynVariant of Kaelin, possibly meaning 'slender' or 'fair'English131
- KoltOf uncertain originModern coinage129
- KalayahOf uncertain originModern coinage129
- KymaniOf debated originModern coinage127
- KylahOf uncertain originModern coinage126
- KainePossibly a variant of Kane, meaning 'warrior' or 'spear' in Welsh, or a modern spelling of the biblical name CainEnglish126
- KylinOf uncertain originModern coinage126
- KoiFrom the Japanese word for the ornamental carp, symbolic of love and friendshipJapanese124
- KamaniUnknownModern coinage123
- KalilahBelovedArabic123
- KamilleProbably a feminine form of Camillus, meaning 'attendant at a religious service' or of uncertain originLatin121
- KamarionLikely a modern invented name, possibly combining elements of names like Kamari or Marion, with no established meaningModern coinage120
- KarolineFree woman or strong (from Germanic)German119
- KaladinOf uncertain origin, likely a made-up name from a fantasy seriesLiterary119
- KristinaFollower of ChristLatin118
- KailynKailyn is a feminine name of modern American origin, likely a blend of Kay and Lynn or a variant of CaitlinModern coinage118
- KaliahOf uncertain originModern coinage118
- KyairModern name of uncertain meaning, likely a creative variation of Kye or KyModern coinage118
- KyzerOf uncertain originModern coinage117
- KarmeloOf uncertain originModern coinage114
- KallumOriginally a variant of Callum, from the Latin name Columba, meaning 'dove', but now often used as a name in its own rightScottish114
- KariA feminine form of the Irish name Ciarán, meaning 'dark-haired' or 'black'Irish113
- KatarinaPure, clearGreek113
- KalliopeShe of the beautiful voiceGreek113
- KarsenPossibly a modern invented name, or a variant of Carson or Karson, of uncertain originModern coinage112
- KlaraBright, clearScandinavian112
- KysenOf uncertain originModern coinage110
- KaelaniA modern invented name, likely blending Kaia, Kayla, or similar with the Hawaiian name Lani, meaning "sky" or "heavenModern coinage110
- KalvinOf debated origin, possibly derived from the surname Calvin, itself from the French surname Cauvin meaning 'little bald one'English109
- KolbieOf uncertain originModern coinage109
- KacenOf uncertain originModern coinage109
- KalayaLikely a modern coinage, possibly derived from the Thai word for 'leaf' or influenced by names like Kaya and AlayaModern coinage109
- KeonOf uncertain originModern coinage108
- KarlFree man, or a common Germanic name element meaning 'man' or 'husband'German107
- KotaDerived from the Japanese word for 'harbor' or 'port'Japanese107
- KiorOf uncertain originModern coinage107
- KaimaniA modern invented name of uncertain meaning, likely formed from elements of Hawaiian or other Polynesian-sounding syllablesModern coinage107
- KristenFollower of Christ, or anointed oneEnglish106
- KacieAlert, watchfulIrish106
- KhaliaOf debated originModern coinage106
- KoastOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage106
- KarmenSong (from Latin 'carmen')Latin105
- KaramGenerosity, nobility, or graciousnessArabic105
- KipPointed hill, or possibly a short form of KiplingEnglish104
- KendrixVariant of Kendrick, likely meaning 'royal ruler' or 'bold power'English104
- KoeThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage104
- KarleeFree man or small, womanlyModern coinage103
- KaoriA common Japanese feminine name with several possible meanings depending on the kanji used, including 'fragrance,' 'harmony,' or 'weaving'Japanese103
- KinzleyModern invented name, likely a blend of Kinley and -ley suffix or a variant of Kinsley, often interpreted as 'king's meadow' by analogyModern coinage102
- KahariOf uncertain originModern coinage102
- Kentof uncertain originEnglish101
- KirbyMeaning uncertainEnglish101
- Kobiof uncertain originHebrew101
- KycenOf uncertain originModern coinage101
- KaciVariant of Casey, an Irish surname meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'Irish99
- KyndallOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name blending the sound of names like Kylie or Kendall with a fashionable -all endingModern coinage99
- KamiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage99
- KaileeVariant of Kaylee, meaning 'slender' or 'fair' from the Irish surname CaollaidheIrish98
- KyngInspired by the English word 'king', referring to a male monarch or rulerModern coinage98
- Kyceof uncertain originModern coinage98
- KaylenModern feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Kay and the popular -len suffixModern coinage97
- KentrellA modern invented name, likely a blend of Ken and -trell (as in Kendrick or Montrell), with no specific inherited meaningModern coinage95
- KainoaOf uncertain originHawaiian95
- KaleiaOf uncertain originModern coinage95
- KarisOf uncertain originModern coinage94
- KamilahPerfect, completeArabic94
- KainPossibly a variant of Cain, derived from Hebrew meaning 'acquired' or 'spear', though the biblical Cain is associated with 'possession'Hebrew94
- KemariOf uncertain originModern coinage94
- KasynKasyn is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of the surname-origin name Kason or an elaboration of Kase with the trendy -syn suffixModern coinage94
- KylaniOf uncertain originModern coinage94
- KatiaPure, from the Greek katharosGreek93
- KentonFrom a surname derived from a place name, likely meaning 'settlement of Cēna' (an Old English personal name) or 'royal estate'English92
- KellerOf debated originModern coinage92
- Keylerof uncertain originModern coinage92
- KhaledEternal, immortalArabic91
- KallanOf uncertain originModern coinage91
- KyzenOf uncertain originModern coinage91
- Kaisynof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage90
- KlaytonOf uncertain originModern coinage89
- Kolbeof uncertain originGerman89
- KrystalA variant spelling of Crystal, meaning clear ice or rock crystalEnglish88
- KailaVariant of Kayla, often interpreted as 'crown' or 'laurel' from the Gaelic origin, or as a feminine form of KaelModern coinage88
- Keydenof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining a popular sound (Kay-) with the trendy suffix -denModern coinage88
- Kruof uncertain originModern coinage86
- KarlieFree manEnglish85
- KrishnaOf uncertain meaningSanskrit85
- KeoniGod is gracious, derived from the Hawaiian form of JohnHawaiian85
- KyrinOf uncertain originModern coinage85
- KynsleeDerived from Kinsey, a transferred use of an English surname, with the fashionable -lee suffixModern coinage85
- Kashtynof uncertain originModern coinage85
- KlayOf uncertain origin, likely a respelling of ClayModern coinage84
- KasperTreasurer, or treasure keeperPersian84
- KatrinaPure, clearGreek83
- KyronOf uncertain originModern coinage83
- KelsieOf uncertain originModern coinage82
- KoveOf uncertain originModern coinage82
- KalenOf uncertain originModern coinage80
- KenzleyOf uncertain originModern coinage80
- KaelynnVariant of Kailyn or Kaylyn, possibly derived from the Irish name Caolán meaning 'slender' or a modern combination of the phonetic elements 'Kae' and 'lynn'Modern coinage79
- KyanOf uncertain originModern coinage79
- Khelaniof uncertain originModern coinage79
- KailoOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage79
- KailynnModern feminine name, likely a blend of Kay and LynnModern coinage78
- KaidynVariant of Caden, of uncertain origin, possibly from a Welsh surname or an Irish nameModern coinage78
- KerryEither from the Irish county name Ciarraí meaning 'people of Ciar', or an anglicized form of the Irish name CiaraIrish77
- KhyreeOf uncertain originModern coinage77
- KlaniOf uncertain originModern coinage77
- KonradBold counsel, from the Germanic elements "kuoni" (bold) and "rat" (counsel)German75
- KavyaA poemSanskrit75
- KasiahOf uncertain originModern coinage75
- KarelyOf debated originModern coinage74
- KashmereOf uncertain originModern coinage74
- KayariThe meaning is unknownModern coinage74
- KayomiOf uncertain originModern coinage73
- KeyliOf uncertain originModern coinage72
- KinzleeFrom a modern invented name, likely a variant of Kinsley, meaning 'king's meadow' or 'kin's meadow'Modern coinage72
- KenyaThe country name Kenya, ultimately derived from Mount Kenya, possibly meaning 'mountain of whiteness' or 'place of the ostrich'Modern coinage71
- KamronVariant of Cameron, traditionally a Scottish surname meaning 'crooked nose' or 'bent nose'Scottish71
- KinleeKinlee is a modern invented name, likely formed from the popular sound elements 'kin' and 'lee', meaning 'royal meadow' by folk etymology, but with no established historical meaningModern coinage71
- KrishaOne who is dark or black (a derivative of Krishna, a Hindu deity often depicted with dark skin)Sanskrit71
- KaitoOcean personJapanese71
- KaylynKaylyn is a modern feminine name, likely a blend of Kay (often a short form of Katherine) and the popular -lyn suffixModern coinage70
- KayleenUncertain, likely a modern blend of Kay and the suffix -leenModern coinage70
- KnoxxA modern spelling variant of Knox, which is derived from a Scottish surname meaning 'round hill'Modern coinage70
- Keiryof uncertain originModern coinage69
- KeshavAnother name for the Hindu god KrishnaSanskrit69
- KaviPoet or wise oneSanskrit69
- KhyrieVariant of Kyrie, which may be derived from Greek 'Kyrios' meaning 'lord' or from the Irish name Ciara meaning 'dark-haired'Modern coinage69
- KaiorOf uncertain originModern coinage69
- KyranOf uncertain originIrish68
- KodieA modern spelling variant of Cody, traditionally an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Códach' or 'helpful one'Modern coinage68
- KyrellOf uncertain originModern coinage68
- KultureOf uncertain meaningModern coinage68
- Khamazi68
- KarlyVariant of Carly, a feminine form of Carl, meaning 'free man'English66
- KobyA modern variant of Kobe or Jacob, commonly taken to mean 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel' through its connection to JacobModern coinage66
- KerenOften interpreted as 'horn' or 'ray of light', but the intended meaning of the modern coinage is unclearModern coinage66
- KimaniOf uncertain origin, possibly 'sweet' or 'gentle' in Swahili, though debatedAfrican66
- KippOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of names starting with 'K-' or a variant of 'Kip'Modern coinage66
- KaziahThe name Kaziah is believed to be a modern coinage, possibly a variant of Keziah, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'cassia tree' or 'cinnamon'Modern coinage66
- KylandOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining the sound of names like Kyle with the popular suffix -land, evoking place namesModern coinage65
- KairavOne who is victoriousSanskrit65
- KleoOf uncertain originModern coinage65
- KatyA diminutive of Katherine, meaning 'pureEnglish64
- KarliVariant of Carly, a feminine form of Carl, meaning 'free manEnglish64
- KaomiOf uncertain originModern coinage64
- KaizynOf uncertain originModern coinage64
- KatelynnModern spelling variant of Caitlin, traditionally meaning 'pure' in IrishIrish63
- KeishaThe name Keisha is of uncertain meaningModern coinage63
- KeelyOf debated originIrish63
- KlausVictory of the peopleGerman63
- KambrieA modern feminine name of uncertain origin, likely a creative respelling of Cambria (referring to Wales) or a blend of names like Kameron and BrieModern coinage63
- KassiusVariant spelling of Cassius, traditionally meaning 'hollow' or 'empty' in Latin, but also associated with the Roman family name possibly derived from Latin 'cassus'Latin63
- KalianaOf uncertain origin, but often associated with a combination of 'Kali' and the popular suffix '-ana', possibly evoking Hawaiian or Greek elementsModern coinage63
- KymariOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining the popular prefix Ky- with the suffix -mariModern coinage63
- KaisleeModern invented name, likely a blend of the sound of Kay- (from names like Kayla or Kaitlyn) and the popular suffix -lee (from Ashley, etcModern coinage63
- KoviOf uncertain originModern coinage63
- Khrome63
- KurtShort form of Conrad, meaning 'brave counsel'German62
- KamayaOf uncertain originModern coinage62
- KasaniOf uncertain originModern coinage62
- KileyOf uncertain originIrish61
- Kekoathe brave oneHawaiian61
- KaylorOf uncertain originModern coinage61
- KaliyaOf uncertain originSanskrit61
- KenzaTreasure, hidden treasureArabic61
- KirstenFollower of ChristScandinavian60