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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- KylieeA modern respelling of Kylie, possibly derived from an Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'boomerang'Modern coinage17
- KayleahProbably a modern creation, likely a variant of Kaylee or Kayla, often associated with the meaning 'pure' from the Greek AikaterineModern coinage17
- KaylanaA modern invented name, possibly blending Kayla and Lana, or from the sounds of popular namesModern coinage17
- KeaniOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Keyonteof uncertain originModern coinage17
- KilahOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- KallynPossibly a modern invention, blending the sound of names like Kaitlyn or Callie with the popular -lyn suffix, or a variant of KaylynModern coinage17
- KingsleeOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- KyreseOf debated originModern coinage17
- KamirahOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Kleinsmall or little, from the German and Yiddish word for 'small'German17
- KashiusVariant spelling of Cassius, traditionally meaning 'hollow' or 'empty', but also possibly derived from Latin 'cassus' (vain, empty) or from a Roman family name of uncertain originModern coinage17
- KenniOf debated originModern coinage17
- KannanOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Sanskrit 'kanna' meaning 'young one' or 'beloved'Sanskrit17
- KamsiyochukwuAs I am with God, so be itAfrican17
- KlairaA modern feminine name, likely a variant of Clara or Claire, meaning 'bright' or 'clear'Modern coinage17
- KaizleeA modern invented name, likely a variant of Kailey or Kaisley, with no traditional meaningModern coinage17
- KaliopeShe of the beautiful voiceGreek17
- KawtharAbundance, especially as a reference to the river in Paradise known as al-Kawthar in Islamic traditionArabic17
- KasiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- KhaosOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- KixOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- KaletOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- KassianiOf uncertain originGreek17
- Kawsarof uncertain originArabic17
- KeomiOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Kailoh17
- Kyndrix17
- Keganof uncertain originEnglish16
- KeannaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining elements from names like Keisha and AnnaModern coinage16
- Kelciepossibly meaning "brave" or "slender"Irish16
- KelsyOf uncertain originEnglish16
- KeanaOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- KimikoOf uncertain origin, commonly interpreted as 'empress child' (from ki 'empress' + mi 'beautiful' + ko 'child') or as 'beloved child'Japanese16
- KarringtonPossibly a variant of Carrington, an English surname meaning 'settlement of the people of Cara' or 'town of the marsh dwellers'Modern coinage16
- KendyllOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- KawikaHawaiian form of David, meaning 'beloved'Hawaiian16
- KeiranLittle dark one or dark-hairedIrish16
- Kendalynof uncertain origin, likely a modern compound name blending elements from names like Kendall and LynnModern coinage16
- KirahOf uncertain originEnglish16
- KasimOne who divides or distributes, often interpreted as 'generous' or 'charitable'Arabic16
- KajaDerived from the Scandinavian short form of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Scandinavian16
- KeyvonOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- KemoraOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- KyreOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- KierenOf uncertain origin, often considered a variant of Ciaran, meaning 'little dark one' in IrishIrish16
- KimiaA compound word meaning 'alchemy' or 'the philosopher's stone' in PersianPersian16
- KylynA modern invented name, likely a blend of the popular prefix Ky- (from names like Kyle or Kylie) and the suffix -lyn (from names like Lynn or Evelyn), with no specific inherent meaningModern coinage16
- KamreeOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- KmariUncertainModern coinage16
- KasinOf uncertain origin and meaningModern coinage16
- KamarriOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- KestrelA small falcon, the kestrel birdModern coinage16
- KenechukwuThank God (or Thank the gods), from Igbo 'kene' (thank) and 'Chukwu' (God/Great Spirit)African16
- KaironOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- KentleyKentley is likely a modern invented name, possibly combining the place name Kent with the suffix -ley (from Old English leah 'clearing, meadow'), but no established meaning existsModern coinage16
- KilaniOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- KalevHero, from Estonian mythologyScandinavian16
- KhalayaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or variant of names like KalayaModern coinage16
- KairynOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage16
- KhoenOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- KaveerOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- KalanyProbably a modern invented name, possibly derived from a combination of sounds or influenced by names like Calani or KalaniModern coinage16
- KyeirOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage16
- KhlaniOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- KaveahThe name Kaveah is of uncertain origin and meaning, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage16
- KeynerThe name Keyner is a modern invention with no established meaningModern coinage16
- KhaylaniOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- Khyier16
- Khasai16
- Khozen16
- Kaiella16
- Kaelix16
- KathrinePure, clearGreek15
- KevenHandsome, beloved, or friendIrish15
- KalynnModern feminine name, possibly a variant of Kaylin or KaitlynModern coinage15
- KarenaOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KorinaMaiden, the Greek word for a young womanGreek15
- KayleiModern invented name, likely a respelling of Kaylee or Kayleigh, often associated with the meaning "slender" or "fair" through its phonetic resemblance to the Irish surname CaolíModern coinage15
- KennonOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kenneth, meaning 'born of fire' or 'handsome' in Scottish GaelicScottish15
- KambriaPossibly a modern invented name, perhaps a variant of Cambria, the Latin name for WalesModern coinage15
- KeyleeOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KareenaOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KailinOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KrislynModern combination of Kris and the popular -lyn suffixModern coinage15
- KassidiVariant of Cassidy, meaning 'curly-haired' or 'descendant of Caiside'Irish15
- KaidanOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KayanaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of names like Cayana or KayanaModern coinage15
- Kwabenaborn on Tuesday (in Akan tradition)African15
- KenzingtonOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KaisaPossibly a Finnish variant of Katherine, meaning 'pure'Scandinavian15
- KainaluThe name is of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'sea' (kai) and 'wave' (nalu), often interpreted as 'the waves of the sea' or 'surf'Hawaiian15
- Kennerof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kenner or a surname transferred to first name useModern coinage15
- KhiaraOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KalisaOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KaydaOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KhyriOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KaleyaOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- Kailashabode of ShivaSanskrit15
- KrithikOf uncertain meaningSanskrit15
- KaesenOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or variant of Kason or KaysenModern coinage15
- KensleiVariant spelling of Kinsley, meaning 'king's meadow' or 'king's clearing'Modern coinage15
- KeoOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KyelOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage15
- KeymaniOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- Kylinnof uncertain originModern coinage15
- KitaiOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KaleiahOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KatalenaOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KabeerGreat, large, or seniorArabic15
- KnoxleeOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KaelumA modern invented name, possibly inspired by the Latin word caelum meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'Modern coinage15
- KhaloniLikely a modern coined name, possibly inspired by names like Khalida (Arabic for eternal) or Calony, but no established meaningModern coinage15
- KelahniOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KyrosA modern coinage, likely inspired by the Greek name Kyros meaning 'lord' or 'master', but also possibly invented as a variant of CyrusModern coinage15
- KaylemOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KhyzerUncertainModern coinage15
- KehlaniiOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name with a fashionable soundModern coinage15
- KhaelOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- KaveriOne of the sacred rivers of IndiaSanskrit15
- KailanieOf uncertain originModern coinage15
- Kamyriof uncertain originModern coinage15
- Kaizlynn15
- Kailanny15
- Khayr15
- Kaymani15
- Kyloh15
- Khyzir15
- Ketzali15
- Kampton15
- Khyzier15
- Khailany15
- Kayeli15
- Kaimy15
- KristiFollower of ChristGreek14
- KeriVariant of Kerry, a name meaning 'dark-haired' or 'from Ciar's people' in IrishIrish14
- KristalVariant spelling of Crystal, referring to clear quartz crystalEnglish14
- KarriA feminization of Gary, itself a short form of Gareth or Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler' or 'gentle'English14
- KalinOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KeyaOf uncertain originSanskrit14
- KeonteOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KervinOf uncertain originIrish14
- KarimaGenerous, noble, or kindArabic14
- KinaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KarizmaA modern coinage, likely derived from the English word charisma, meaning a compelling charm or attractivenessModern coinage14
- KadariusOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KeliaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KaijaDerived from the Finnish form of Katharina, meaning 'pure'Scandinavian14
- KelechiThank God, thanks be to GodAfrican14
- KeiOf multiple meanings depending on origin: in Japanese, depending on the kanji, it can mean 'blessing,' 'respect,' 'joy,' or 'wise'Japanese14
- KortezPossibly a modern invented name or a variant of Cortez, a Spanish surname meaning 'courteous' or 'polite'Modern coinage14
- KullenSlim or narrowIrish14
- KaralineVariant of Caroline, meaning 'free man' or 'free woman'English14
- KesleyModern invented name of uncertain meaning, possibly based on the sound of names like Kelsey or ChesleyModern coinage14
- KenzlieOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KeevaGraceful, gentleIrish14
- KenlyOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KeyriOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- Kristoffbearer of ChristScandinavian14
- KariahOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KarmellaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KeilanaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KawhiOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KelsoOf uncertain originScottish14
- KasraA central character in the Persian epic Shahnameh, associated with justice and wisdomPersian14
- KiannahOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KinnleyLikely a modern invented name combining elements of Kinley and the -ley suffixModern coinage14
- KeahiOf uncertain originHawaiian14
- KallaOf uncertain originScandinavian14
- KailonOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KyaniOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KhadeejaPremature baby (early-born, born before expected), in the sense of a child born prematurelyArabic14
- KayliahDerived from Kayla, often said to mean 'crown' or 'laurel' in Hebrew, but more likely a modern coinageModern coinage14
- KalynaOf uncertain originSlavic14
- KahiauTo give generously, to share freelyHawaiian14
- KastielOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KenzlyOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KaileiaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KalanieOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KhodiPossibly a variant of Kodi or Cody, or derived from a surnameModern coinage14
- Knoxtonof uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage blending Knox or a similar surname with the fashionable suffix -tonModern coinage14
- KelayaOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KerlyPossibly a modern feminine coinageModern coinage14
- KopelynOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KysinOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- KalaiyahThe meaning is uncertain, but likely a modern invented name combining a popular syllable pattern with the fashionable ending -iyahModern coinage14
- KanaloaOne of the four principal Hawaiian gods, associated with the ocean and the underworldHawaiian14
- Killuaof fictional origin, from the Japanese manga and anime series Hunter x HunterLiterary14
- Kapof uncertain originModern coinage14
- KriyanshOne who is the master of actionsSanskrit14
- Kolsten14
- Krisley14
- Kalyla14
- Kurrency14
- Kahani14
- Kyiir14
- Kudrat14
- Kenari14
- Kyarie14
- Kiaire14