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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- Kendalfrom the valley of the River KentEnglish60
- KensingtonIt refers to the London district of KensingtonEnglish60
- KeziaOf uncertain originHebrew60
- KalShort form of names beginning with Kal-, or an independent name of uncertain originModern coinage60
- KreeOf uncertain originModern coinage60
- KhyrenOf uncertain originModern coinage60
- KeyonOf uncertain originModern coinage59
- KyahPossibly a variant of Kaya, meaning 'stay and don't go' in Hopi or a modern feminine form of KyanModern coinage59
- KarissaOf uncertain originModern coinage58
- KaileaOf uncertain originModern coinage58
- KyngstonOf uncertain originModern coinage58
- KhysonOf uncertain originModern coinage58
- KiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage57
- KaidenceRhythmic flow or cadence, from the English wordEnglish57
- KowenPossibly a modern invented name, thought to be a variant of Cohen or Owen, but with no established meaningModern coinage57
- KalethOf uncertain originModern coinage57
- Kyzirof uncertain originModern coinage57
- KaleighModern phonetic variant of Caitlin, ultimately from Irish Caitlín, meaning 'pure'Irish56
- KalliPossibly a variant of Kali, a name of uncertain meaning, sometimes associated with the Greek 'kalos' meaning beautiful, or a modern coinageModern coinage56
- KaniyahOf uncertain originModern coinage56
- KlaireVariant spelling of Claire, meaning 'bright' or 'clear'English56
- KenzleeFrom the Scottish surname, originally a place name meaning 'fair headland' or 'royal meadow'Modern coinage56
- KnightA knight: a medieval mounted soldier or a person of honorable characterEnglish56
- KassieOf uncertain originEnglish55
- Keelanslender, fairIrish55
- KyaraOf debated originModern coinage55
- KhalessiInvented name, popularized by the title 'Khaleesi' in Game of Thrones, meaning 'queen' in the fictional Dothraki languageModern coinage55
- KyzierOf uncertain originModern coinage55
- KoreyProbably a variant of Corey, which may derive from an Irish surname meaning 'descendant of Comhghall' or from the Old Norse name KoriIrish54
- KamrenModern invented name, likely a blend of Cameron and Kameron or a respelling of CamrenModern coinage54
- KhaliOf uncertain originModern coinage54
- KeylinVariant spelling of Kaylin, which is a modern invented name blending the sound of Kay with the popular -lin suffixModern coinage54
- KaesonOf uncertain originModern coinage54
- Kamoniof uncertain originModern coinage54
- KyariOf uncertain originModern coinage54
- KinseyFrom an English surname, itself a variant of Kensey, of uncertain originEnglish53
- KylarModern invented name, likely a variation of Kyler or a blend of Kyle with popular suffixesModern coinage53
- KenleighOf uncertain originModern coinage53
- KemaniOf uncertain originModern coinage53
- KirkOf debated originScandinavian52
- KonnorModern variant of Connor, meaning 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'Modern coinage52
- KalilaOf debated originArabic52
- KaiahOf uncertain originModern coinage52
- KaylanieOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name blending Kayla and the popular suffix -nie or -leeModern coinage52
- KaziOne who is contentArabic52
- KolesonSon of Cole, a modern surname-style coinage from the root name ColeModern coinage52
- KouvrA modern invented name of uncertain meaning, possibly modeled on the surname Couvrir or creatively adaptedModern coinage52
- KarmynVariant of Carmen, which can mean 'song' or 'poem' from Latin, or be a Spanish form of Carmel, referencing Mount CarmelModern coinage51
- KaidaLittle dragonJapanese51
- KayanPossibly derived from Arabic 'kayan' meaning 'existence' or 'being', but also used as a modern coinage influenced by 'Kai' and similar namesModern coinage51
- KittOf uncertain originEnglish51
- KhaziOf uncertain originModern coinage51
- Kahlilfriend, companionArabic50
- KamyaOf uncertain originSanskrit50
- KeonaGod is graciousHawaiian50
- KhristianVariant spelling of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed one'Greek50
- KalenaA feminine name of Hawaiian derivation, likely a variant of Kalena, itself from Kaelena, meaning 'the sun' or 'sunlightHawaiian50
- KamranThe name Kamran means 'successful,' 'fortunate,' or 'prosperous' in PersianPersian50
- KenleeOf uncertain originModern coinage50
- KiptonPossibly a variant of Kipton, derived from a surname or place name, or a modern invented nameEnglish50
- KionOf uncertain originModern coinage50
- KanaiA name of uncertain originHawaiian50
- Kyomie50
- Kristinefollower of ChristScandinavian49
- KyrahProbably a modern feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of Kira or KeiraModern coinage49
- KayneOf debated originIrish49
- KhaliyahOf uncertain originModern coinage49
- KanaanOf uncertain originArabic49
- KatoOf uncertain originJapanese49
- KeylorVariant of Keilor, possibly a transferred use of an Irish surname meaning 'narrow wood' or 'narrow strip of land'Irish49
- KendryPossibly a modern combination of Ken and Andy, or an elaborated form of Ken, meaning 'knowledge' or 'fire' depending on originModern coinage49
- KodahThis name is a modern coinage of uncertain meaning, likely derived from the surname Koda or inspired by the name Koda, which has Native American roots meaning 'friend' or 'ally'Modern coinage49
- KasirOf uncertain originModern coinage49
- KaspianOf uncertain origin, likely a modern variant of Caspian, referring to the Caspian SeaModern coinage49
- KathyKathy is a diminutive of Katherine, which is of debated origin but often associated with Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'English48
- KaedenOf debated origin, possibly a modern spelling variant of Caden, itself derived from the Irish surname Mac Cadáin meaning 'son of Cadán' (a personal name of uncertain meaning), or a coinage inspired by similar-sounding namesIrish48
- KambreeOf uncertain originModern coinage48
- Kylonof uncertain originModern coinage48
- KayOf uncertain originEnglish47
- Kurtiscourteous, courtlyEnglish47
- KenziDerived from the Scottish surname MacKenzie, meaning 'son of Coinneach' (handsome)Scottish47
- KamariaLike the moonAfrican47
- KayvonOf debated originModern coinage47
- KahliaOf debated originModern coinage47
- KaelyVariant of Kaylee, a modern coinage meaning 'slender' or 'crown of laurel' via Irish roots or 'pure' via Greek roots, depending on the sourceModern coinage47
- KoralineOf uncertain originModern coinage47
- KayoriOf uncertain originModern coinage47
- KierraLittle dark oneIrish46
- KamiDerived from the Japanese word for 'god' or 'spirit,' or used as a nickname for Camille or KamalaJapanese46
- KarleyOf uncertain originModern coinage46
- KadynVariant of Caden, of uncertain originModern coinage46
- KinleighKinleigh is a modern invented name, likely combining a sound from names like Kinley or Kendra with the popular suffix -leigh, and does not have a traditional meaningModern coinage46
- KamiahOf uncertain originModern coinage46
- KensleeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name blending sounds from names like Kensington and LeeModern coinage46
- KeariOf uncertain originModern coinage46
- KrisShort form of Kristian or Kristoffer, meaning 'follower of Christ'Scandinavian45
- Koryof uncertain originIrish45
- KatherynPure, a variant of Katherine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, the meaning of which is debated but traditionally associated with the Greek word katharos meaning pureGreek45
- KarolFree man, or possibly song of joySlavic45
- KayleyOf debated originModern coinage45
- KarleighA modern feminine name of uncertain meaning, likely a respelling of Carly or a variant of CarleneModern coinage45
- KiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- KatanaDerived from the Japanese word for a type of sword, the katanaJapanese45
- KaydeOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- KayloniPossibly a modern combination of the syllable Kay- and the suffix -loni, or a variant of Kaylee or KaylaModern coinage45
- KahmariOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- KanariOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- KaceyonOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- Kaelis45
- Kyssac45
- KydenOf uncertain originModern coinage44
- KellinThe name is of uncertain originModern coinage44
- Kynsleyof uncertain meaningModern coinage44
- Kolsynof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage44
- KyzeirOf uncertain originModern coinage44
- KayliKayli is a modern English coinage, likely a respelling of Kaylee, which itself is a combination of the name Kay and the popular suffix -leeModern coinage43
- KiahOf uncertain originModern coinage43
- KamalPerfection, or lotusArabic43
- KarimeGenerous, noble, or bountifulArabic43
- Kiernanson of the lord or dark-hairedIrish43
- KataraOf uncertain originModern coinage43
- KiarahOf uncertain originModern coinage43
- KaimanaPower of the sea or diamondHawaiian43
- KaylianaA modern coinage combining Kayla (a form of Michaela) with the fashionable suffix -ana, often interpreted as 'slender' or 'crown of laurel' by association, but without a traditional meaningModern coinage43
- KayvionKayvion is a modern invented name, likely formed from the sounds of names like Kayden combined with the popular suffix -ionModern coinage43
- KeyariOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or a modern invented nameModern coinage43
- KayzenModern invented name, likely a blend of the sound of Kay- (as in Kayden) with the trendy -zen ending, evoking the word 'zen' meaning meditation and harmonyModern coinage43
- KamiriOf uncertain originModern coinage43
- KallahanAn Americanized spelling of the Irish surname Callahan, derived from Ó Ceallacháin, meaning 'descendant of Ceallachán', a personal name meaning 'bright-headed' or 'strife'Irish43
- KonnerOf uncertain originIrish42
- Kwameborn on a SaturdayAfrican42
- KatyaA short form of Ekaterina, the Russian form of Katherine, typically interpreted as 'pure'Slavic42
- KitanaThe name Kitana does not have a traditional etymological meaningModern coinage42
- KylynnOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- KolbiOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- KatalynaUncertainModern coinage42
- KassianA form of Cassian, derived from the Latin family name Cassianus, itself from Cassius, meaning 'empty, vain' or possibly dedicated to the Roman gens CassiaLatin42
- Kenzai42
- KristaA diminutive of Kristina, meaning 'follower of Christ'Scandinavian41
- KaitlynnPure, derived from the Irish name Caitlín, itself a form of CatherineIrish41
- KeshawnOf uncertain originModern coinage41
- KevonOf uncertain originModern coinage41
- KainenPossibly a variant of Kaden or Caden, meanings include 'fighter' or 'spirit of battle' from Irish origins, or a modern invented nameModern coinage41
- KenzleighModern coinage, likely a invented or blended name combining popular elements such as 'Ken-' (from names like Kendall or Kennedy) and the fashionable '-leigh' suffixModern coinage41
- KathalinaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Catalina or a blend of Katherine and AngelinaModern coinage41
- KimOf uncertain originEnglish40
- KourtneyOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- Kendellof uncertain originEnglish40
- KamilPerfect, complete (Arabic)Arabic40
- KobieOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- KavionOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- KamylaA respelling of Camila, meaning 'young ceremonial attendant' or 'noble'Latin40
- KemoniOf uncertain originModern coinage40
- KailerThe meaning of Kailer is uncertain, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage40
- Khoiof uncertain originLiterary40
- Kisen40
- Kamouri40
- KyndalModern variant of the surname or place name Kendall, likely meaning 'valley of the River Kent' or 'royal valley' from Old EnglishEnglish39
- KimberlynFrom the name Kimberly, which likely derives from a place name meaning 'Cyneburg's field' in Old EnglishEnglish39
- KhylanOf uncertain originModern coinage39
- KacelynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining the popular sound of "Kay-" with the fashionable "-lyn" suffixModern coinage39
- Kioriof uncertain originModern coinage39
- KaleyDerived from the Irish surname Caoladh, meaning 'slender' or 'fair'Modern coinage38
- KaylahUncertainModern coinage38
- KelseaA modern respelling of Kelsey, itself derived from an Old English place name meaning 'Cenel's island' or 'ship island'English38
- KollinVariant of Colin, of uncertain originIrish38
- KorbenOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- KaiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- KimayaOne possible meaning is 'miracle' or 'divine play' from SanskritSanskrit38
- KamiloA Hawaiian variant of Camilo or Camillus, traditionally interpreted as 'attendant' or 'acolyte'Hawaiian38
- KyrielleOf uncertain meaningModern coinage38
- KhyaireKhyaire is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of the more common Kyair or Khyair, with no established etymological meaningModern coinage38
- KelsiOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- KayleneOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- KeionOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- KaycieOften considered a variant of Casey, an Irish surname meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'Irish37
- KamaraOf uncertain originAfrican37
- KeyshaVariant of Keisha, which is of uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage derived from the first syllable of the name Keisha softened into a popular -sha suffix patternModern coinage37
- KamiraLikely a variant of Kamira, possibly derived from Arabic 'qamira' meaning 'moonlight' or as a feminine form of Kamir, but of uncertain originArabic37
- KayraOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- Kashvishining, brilliantSanskrit37
- KashtenOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- KhyloOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- KenBorn of fire or handsomeScottish36
- KeandreCombination of the prefix Ke- and the name Andre, possibly intended as a blend or modern coinageModern coinage36
- KerriganOf uncertain originIrish36
- KofiBorn on a FridayAfrican36
- KambriOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- KhylerOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- Keisyof uncertain originModern coinage36
- KareliOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- KamaiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- Kaiomi36
- KaitlinA variant of Caitlin, which is the Irish form of Catherine, meaning 'pure'Irish35
- KeltonFrom a place name meaning 'settlement of Ketel' in Old EnglishEnglish35
- KloeA variant spelling of Chloe, meaning 'blooming' or 'green shoot' in GreekGreek35
- KorieVariant spelling of Corey, possibly derived from an Irish surname meaning 'from the hollow' or of uncertain originIrish35
- KavonOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- KailyA modern variant of Kaylee, likely derived from the Irish surname Caollaidhe meaning 'slender' or from the Gaelic word 'caol'Modern coinage35
- Kalistamost beautifulGreek35