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
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- Kynleighof uncertain originModern coinage35
- KemperOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- KanonOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- KaydonOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- KhaleelFriend, companion, or confidantArabic35
- KailanOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- KaleighaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Kaleigh or Kalea, which may be linked to Hawaiian Kalea meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'Modern coinage35
- KaanOne meaning is 'ruler' or 'king', derived from the Turkish title for a sovereignArabic35
- KassiaOf uncertain originGreek35
- KarmelloOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- KaloniOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- KadiatouBorn on a SundayAfrican35
- KariyahOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- Kashlynnof uncertain originModern coinage35
- KioraOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- KaziyahOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- KyliamA modern invented name, likely a blend of Kylie and LiamModern coinage35
- KendylCombination of the prefix Ken- and the popular suffix -dyl, echoing names like Kendal and KendraModern coinage34
- KatherinThe name is an alternate spelling of Katherine, which likely means 'pure' (from Greek 'katharos')English34
- KaedynUncertainModern coinage34
- KhaliahOf debated originModern coinage34
- KensleighCombination of the name Ken and the fashionable suffix -leigh, likely derived from Old English leah meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'Modern coinage34
- KingstynOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- KojiOne of several meanings depending on the kanji usedJapanese34
- KymoniOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- KiyaanOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- KymereOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- Kovaof uncertain originModern coinage34
- KnovaA modern invented name, likely a creative respelling of Nova, suggesting 'new' without a traditional meaningModern coinage34
- KehlanyA modern invented name, likely a variant of Kehlani or Keilani, itself a blend of roots meaning 'sea and sky' or derived from Hawaiian Leilani meaning 'heavenly flower' or 'royal child', but the exact intended meaning is not fixedModern coinage34
- KyierOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Kyler or KyeModern coinage34
- KristelFollower of Christ, or anointed oneLatin33
- KeilanOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or variant of Kaelan or KeelanModern coinage33
- KamOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- KaileenOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- KamoriOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- Kaoirof uncertain originModern coinage33
- KattaleyaOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- KarthikeyaSon of Shiva, a Hindu deity of war and victorySanskrit33
- KetzalyOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- KataleyahA modern invented name, likely combining the popular prefix 'Kata-' (from names like Katalina or Katya) with the fashionable '-leyah' suffix (as in Aaliyah)Modern coinage33
- Kairoh33
- Kasye33
- Kelbydweller at the farmstead by the spring or streamEnglish32
- KateriOf uncertain originNative American32
- KimiOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- KamiaProbably a modern invented name, possibly a blend of Kam- (from Kameron or Kamille) and -ia, or a respelling of CamiaModern coinage32
- KhushiHappiness, pleasure, or joySanskrit32
- KeyanOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- KayshaOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- KaisOne who is firm, determined, or steadfastArabic32
- KingdomA recent coinage from the English word for a realm ruled by a king or queenModern coinage32
- KinanOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'ancient' or 'long-lived' in ArabicArabic32
- KaireOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- KampbellOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- KaelemOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- KaidoOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- KaydrianOf uncertain originModern coinage32
- Keyomi32
- Krishvi32
- Keyoir32
- Khosen32
- KristoferBearer of ChristScandinavian31
- KaylanOf debated meaning, possibly a modern blend of Kay and Lynn, or a variant of Calan/KellanModern coinage31
- KirraOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- KaylebOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- KyThe name Ky is of uncertain origin, possibly a short form of names beginning with Ky- or a modern coinageModern coinage31
- KeilahOf debated originEnglish31
- KhloeeVariant spelling of Chloe, derived from Greek meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'Modern coinage31
- KynzleeModern invented name, likely formed from the sounds of names like Kinley and Kinsley with the fashionable -lee suffixModern coinage31
- KimariOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- KingstenFrom a surname or place name meaning 'king's stone' or 'king's town', or a modern coinage blending 'King' with the popular suffix '-sten'Modern coinage31
- KesslerOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Kessler, an occupational German surname meaning 'coppersmithGerman31
- KinzaOf debated originArabic31
- KaesynOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- KhylenOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- KamariiOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- Karsynnof uncertain originModern coinage31
- KolstonOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- KaielThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage31
- Kamirpossibly a variant of Kamaal or derived from Arabic 'qamar' meaning moon, or a modern coinage influenced by other namesModern coinage31
- KhairoOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- KenyonMeaning uncertainIrish30
- KeyshawnGod is graciousModern coinage30
- KarstenChristianScandinavian30
- KamerynVariant of Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose' or 'bent nose' in Scottish GaelicScottish30
- KendricOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- KennadiFeminine variant of Kennedy, meaning 'helmeted chief' or 'descendant of Cennétig'Irish30
- Kordellof uncertain originModern coinage30
- KeilynOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- KianiOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- KhamaniOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- KeylanOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage30
- KarloOf debated originSlavic30
- KhoriOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- KazShort form of Kazimierz, the Polish form of Casimir, meaning 'proclaimer of peace'Slavic30
- KeremGenerous, noble, or bountifulModern coinage30
- KharterOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- KutterOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- KruzeProbably a modern spelling variant of Cruise or Cruz, ultimately from the Spanish and Portuguese word for 'cross'Modern coinage30
- Keysiof uncertain originModern coinage30
- KavariOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- KymeirMeaning is uncertainModern coinage30
- Kridha30
- KristinA follower of ChristScandinavian29
- KimberleeFrom the meadow of the royal fortress or from the royal fortress meadowEnglish29
- KierstenFollower of ChristScandinavian29
- KelsonSon of Kel, or derived from a surname meaning 'Cenel's son'English29
- KainanThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage29
- KazimirDestroyer of peace or one who commands peaceSlavic29
- KaylanniOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- KaisleighOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- KayhanKing of the universe or ruler of the worldPersian29
- KathlynVariant of Kathleen, an anglicized form of Irish Caitlín, itself from Catherine, meaning 'pure'Irish28
- KeturahIncenseHebrew28
- KeontaeOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- KodiakPlace name referring to Kodiak Island, Alaska, possibly from the Alutiiq word qikertaq meaning 'island'English28
- KadirOne who is capable, powerful, or ableArabic28
- KatalayaOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- KayceonOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- KaylerOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage28
- KanylaOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- KalixOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- Khalanof uncertain originModern coinage28
- KarielleLikely a modern coinage combining the sounds of names like Kari and Elle, without a traditional meaningModern coinage28
- KairenOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- KessiahOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- KhailaniOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- Kymierof uncertain originModern coinage28
- Kyriq28
- KatharineEach of the two, pureEnglish27
- KadinOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- KavinA Tamil name meaning 'handsome' or 'beautiful'Sanskrit27
- Konstantinossteadfast, constantGreek27
- KyannaOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- KanyonOf uncertain originEnglish27
- KamryThe name Kamry is likely a modern invented name, possibly a feminine variant of Kam or a blend of names like Kameron and Kimberly, with no established meaningModern coinage27
- KemuelGod has established or congregation of GodHebrew27
- Kaireeof uncertain originModern coinage27
- KavishFrom a Sanskrit word meaning 'poet' or 'wise person'Sanskrit27
- KaleesiInvented name, likely inspired by the title Khaleesi from the television series Game of ThronesModern coinage27
- KataliaOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- KervensOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- KeimaniOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- KnoxleyOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- Kravenof uncertain originModern coinage27
- KohynOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- Kelisof uncertain originModern coinage26
- KarismaDerived from the word charisma, meaning a compelling charm or attractivenessModern coinage26
- KhalilahIt means 'sweetheart' or 'beloved' and also 'friend' in ArabicArabic26
- KalanOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- KynnediModern respelling of Kennedy, which is of debated origin, possibly meaning 'helmeted chief' or 'misshapen head'Modern coinage26
- KalmanProbably a variant of the Hebrew name Kalonymos, meaning 'good name'Hebrew26
- KayannaOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- Khalebof debated origin, likely a variant of Caleb meaning 'dog' or 'devotion' in Hebrew, or possibly a modern inventionModern coinage26
- KirinOf uncertain meaningModern coinage26
- KeidyOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern phonetic variant of Katie or a diminutive of KeishaModern coinage26
- KayaniOf uncertain meaningModern coinage26
- KhalylaOf uncertain originArabic26
- KaylanyOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- KhyroOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- Kenayof uncertain originModern coinage26
- Kamp26
- KristyDiminutive of Christina or Christine, ultimately from Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ'English25
- KaileighVariant spelling of Kaylee, often interpreted as 'slender' or 'crown of laurel' via diminutive of Katherine, but uncertainModern coinage25
- KinzieProbably a modern invented name, possibly derived from the Scottish surname MacKenzie meaning 'son of Coinneach'Modern coinage25
- Kiyanaof uncertain originModern coinage25
- KymberOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- KoltynOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- KaniOf uncertain originJapanese25
- KidusSaint, holy oneAfrican25
- KorahOf uncertain meaningHebrew25
- KeylenOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- KeplerNamed after the astronomer Johannes KeplerGerman25
- KhalifaSuccessor, steward, or representative (caliph) in Islamic traditionArabic25
- KalyaniA name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'auspicious', 'blessed', or 'beautiful', often associated with the Hindu goddess LakshmiSanskrit25
- KaislynKaislyn is a modern American coinage, likely a blend of Kaitlyn or Kaylee with the popular -lyn suffix, without a traditional etymological meaningModern coinage25
- KiroOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- KacelynnOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- KysirNo established meaningModern coinage25
- KhymirMeaning unknownModern coinage25
- Kiomi25
- KelleyOf uncertain originIrish24
- Kadeemderived from an Arabic word meaning 'generous' or 'noble'Arabic24
- KhalifSuccessor, deputy, or steward, historically the title of the political and religious leader of the Muslim communityArabic24
- KenadiModern invention, likely influenced by the name Kennedy as a variant spellingModern coinage24
- KamriOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- KeikoBlessed child, respectful child, or a combination of Japanese kanji elementsJapanese24
- Kamauriof uncertain originModern coinage24
- Kenediof uncertain originModern coinage24
- KymoraA modern coinage, likely combining the sounds of names like Kyra and Cora, with no established traditional meaningModern coinage24
- KaydanOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- Kolof uncertain originModern coinage24
- KaaliyahOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- KaysinOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- KattleyaThe name Kattleya is derived from the genus of orchids (Cattleya), symbolizing beauty and exotic eleganceModern coinage24
- KalaiOf uncertain originSanskrit24
- KaiyanOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- KelceUncertainModern coinage24
- Koehnderived from the surname Koehn, a variant of Cohen, but used as a given name with no specific meaning beyond the family nameEnglish24