Names that start with K
These 314 K names run from Kaan to Kyrillos, each with its meaning and origin. The most popular in the US in 2025 were Kai, Kennedy and Kayden.
Kunal
Lotus (Sanskrit). No. 11,430 in the US in 2025, 6 babies.
BoyIndian
Khadija
Premature child (Arabic). No. 982 in the US in 2025, 258 babies.
GirlArabic
Kirill
Lordly, from Greek kyrios (Greek). No. 4,962 in the US in 2025, 20 babies.
BoyRussian
Karime
Generous, noble (Arabic). No. 3,546 in the US in 2025, 43 babies.
GirlSpanish
Brave, warrior (Hawaiian). No. 269 in the US in 2025, 1,281 babies. Given to both: 9% girls.
BoyHawaiianRising
Kenshin
Humility and trust (Japanese). No. 7,964 in the US in 2025, 10 babies.
BoyJapanese
Ketil
Kettle or cauldron (Old Norse)
BoyScandinavian
Kfir
Lion cub (Hebrew)
BoyHebrew
Kōnane
Bright, as in bright moonlight (Hawaiian)
UnisexHawaiian
Kapena
Captain (English)
BoyHawaiian
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Most popular names starting with K in 2025
Ranked by the number of US babies given each name. Each spelling is counted on its own.
| US rank | Name | Babies | For | 10-year trend | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #93 | Kai | 3,768 | Boys | Steady | the sea |
| #85 | Kennedy | 2,933 | Girls | Steady | from an Irish surname, from Cennétig, armoured or misshapen head |
| #135 | Kayden | 2,678 | Boys | Steady | variant of Caden; meaning unknown, popular for its -den sound |
| #93 | Kinsley | 2,671 | Girls | Steady | Cyne's clearing, from cyne, royal |
| #149 | Kehlani | 1,981 | Girls | Rising | variant of Kailani, sea and sky, or Kalani, the heavens |
| #196 | Knox | 1,836 | Boys | Steady | round hill |
| #204 | Kingston | 1,725 | Boys | Steady | king's town |
| #185 | Kaylani | 1,675 | Girls | Rising | variant of Kailani, sea and sky |
| #186 | Katherine | 1,670 | Girls | Falling | from Greek Aikaterine, meaning debated; long linked to pure |
| #221 | Kevin | 1,628 | Boys | Falling | gentle birth |
| #193 | Kaia | 1,618 | Girls | Rising | pet form of Katarina, the Scandinavian Katherine |
| #226 | Kairo | 1,577 | Boys | Rising | variant of Cairo, from a place name meaning the victorious |
| #204 | Kylie | 1,491 | Girls | Falling | said to mean boomerang in Nyungar |
| #237 | Kaiden | 1,476 | Boys | Falling | variant of Caden, a modern name popular for its sound |
| #244 | Kyrie | 1,416 | Boys | Steady | modern coinage from the sounds of Tyree and Kyle |
| #229 | Kiara | 1,335 | Girls | Rising | variant of Ciara, black, or Italian Chiara, bright |
| #264 | Kayson | 1,305 | Boys | Steady | variant of Cason, a surname from Cawston, Kálfr's town |
| #269 | Koa | 1,281 | Boys | Rising | brave, warrior |
| #270 | Karter | 1,265 | Boys | Steady | variant of Carter, a surname meaning one who uses a cart |
| #253 | Kailani | 1,215 | Girls | Rising | sea and sky |
| #255 | Kaylee | 1,205 | Girls | Falling | modern blend of the popular sounds kay and lee |
| #286 | Kash | 1,183 | Boys | Steady | variant of Cash, from a surname for a box maker |
| #272 | Khloe | 1,149 | Girls | Falling | variant of Chloe, green shoot |
| #294 | Kenneth | 1,148 | Boys | Steady | anglicized Coinneach, handsome, and Cináed, perhaps born of fire |
| #295 | Kaleb | 1,143 | Boys | Falling | variant of Caleb, most likely dog; or whole heart |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 2025. Trend compares the rank with ten years earlier.
K names by the numbers
How many US babies get a name starting with K, counted from Social Security records of names given to at least 5 babies.
Girls
- Share of girls, 2025
- 4.9%
- Place among 26 letters
- 7th
- Different K names
- 1,482
- In the top 1,000
- 64
Share of girls with a K name: 5.1% in 1950, 9.5% in 2000, and 4.9% in 2025.
Boys
- Share of boys, 2025
- 5.1%
- Place among 26 letters
- 7th
- Different K names
- 1,329
- In the top 1,000
- 74
Share of boys with a K name: 2.4% in 1950, 3.9% in 2000, and 5.1% in 2025.
K names used in many cultures
Names our database lists in the most languages and countries, easy to spell and say in several of them.
- Kennethanglicized Coinneach, handsome, and Cináed, perhaps born of fire (Scottish Gaelic)
- Kevingentle birth (Irish Gaelic)
- Klausvictory of the people (Greek)
- Konradbold counsel (Germanic)
- Kabirgreat (Arabic)
- Kaithe sea (Hawaiian)
- Kaiapet form of Katarina, the Scandinavian Katherine (Greek)
- Kalinaviburnum shrub (Slavic)
- Kamalperfection (Arabic)
- Kamilperfect, complete (Arabic)
- Karimgenerous, noble (Arabic)
- Karlfree man (Germanic)
- Kedardark (Hebrew)
- Keeganson of Aodhagán, little fire (Irish Gaelic)
- Keenanlittle ancient one (Irish Gaelic)
- Keirthicket, marsh (Scots)
- Keiradark one (Irish Gaelic)
- Kelvinfrom the River Kelvin (Scottish place name)
Where these names come from
- Japanese: 52
- Hawaiian: 47
- Greek: 37
- Arabic: 17
- Sanskrit: 17
- Latin: 16
- Hebrew: 15
- Germanic: 14
All 314 names that start with K
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaan | ruler, khan | Turkish | Boy |
| Kabir | great | Arabic | Boy |
| Kacey | vigilant | Irish | Girl |
| Kaede | maple | Japanese | Unisex |
| Kağan | king, ruler | Turkish | Boy |
| Kagiso | peace | Tswana | Unisex |
| Kahiau | giving generously | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kaho | flower and ear of grain (depends on characters) | Japanese | Girl |
| Kai | the sea | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kaia | pet form of Katarina, the Scandinavian Katherine | Greek | Girl |
| Kaiden | variant of Caden, a modern name popular for its sound | English | Boy |
| Kailani | sea and sky | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Kaimana | a diamond | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kaimi | the seeker | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Kainoa | the name | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Kaipo | the sweetheart | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Kairi | sea and village, written 海里 | Japanese | Unisex |
| Kairo | variant of Cairo, from a place name meaning the victorious | Arabic | Boy |
| Kaito | sea and soaring (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kaʻiulani | the royal sacred one | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Kajetan | from Gaeta | Latin | Boy |
| Kakeru | to soar, fly | Japanese | Boy |
| Kalama | the torch | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kalani | the sky, the heavens | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kalanit | anemone | Hebrew | Girl |
| Kale | free man | Germanic | Boy |
| Kalea | joy, happiness | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Kaleb | variant of Caleb, most likely dog; or whole heart | Hebrew | Boy |
| Kalei | the lei | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kaleo | the voice | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Kali | the black one | Sanskrit | Unisex |
| Kalina | viburnum shrub | Slavic | Girl |
| Kalliopi | beautiful voice | Greek | Girl |
| Kamaile | the maile vine | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Kamaka | the eye, the face | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Kamakani | the wind | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Kamal | perfection | Arabic | Boy |
| Kamal ad-Din | perfection of the faith | Arabic | Boy |
| Kamala | lotus flower | Sanskrit | Girl |
| Kamalani | heavenly child, royal child | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kamaria | the moon | Comorian | Girl |
| Kamil | perfect, complete | Arabic | Boy |
| Kamila | young religious attendant | Latin | Girl |
| Kamna | wish, desire | Sanskrit | Girl |
| Kamran | successful, fortunate | Persian | Boy |
| Kanade | to play music | Japanese | Unisex |
| Kanani | the beauty | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Kanata | far away, beyond (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kang | healthy, peaceful (depends on characters) | Chinese | Boy |
| Kaniela | God is my judge | Hebrew | Boy |
| Kanmani | pupil of the eye, darling | Tamil | Girl |
| Kannan | dark one, Tamil form of Krishna | Tamil | Boy |
| Kanoa | the free one | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Kanon | flower and sound (depends on characters) | Japanese | Girl |
| Kantuta | cantua flower | Aymara | Girl |
| Kaori | fragrance, scent (depends on characters) | Japanese | Girl |
| Kaoru | fragrance | Japanese | Unisex |
| Kapena | captain | English | Boy |
| Kapitolina | of the Capitoline Hill in Rome | Latin | Girl |
| Kapono | the righteous one | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Kapua | the flower | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Karan | clever, skillful | Sanskrit | Boy |
| Kardelen | snowdrop | Turkish | Girl |
| Karel | free man | Germanic | Boy |
| Karim | generous, noble | Arabic | Boy |
| Karima | generous, noble | Arabic | Girl |
| Karime | generous, noble | Arabic | Girl |
| Karin | Scandinavian form of Katherine, popular in Germany | Greek | Girl |
| Karl | free man | Germanic | Boy |
| Karl-Heinz | free man plus home ruler | Germanic | Boy |
| Karla | free man, feminine of Carlos | Germanic | Girl |
| Karol | free man | Germanic | Boy |
| Karsten | follower of Christ | Latin | Boy |
| Karter | variant of Carter, a surname meaning one who uses a cart | English | Boy |
| Kartik | of the Pleiades | Sanskrit | Boy |
| Karuna | compassion | Sanskrit | Girl |
| Kash | variant of Cash, from a surname for a box maker | Norman French | Boy |
| Kasumi | mist, haze | Japanese | Girl |
| Katashi | hard, firm (depends on kanji) | Japanese | Boy |
| Katerina | everyday form of Aikaterini | Greek | Girl |
| Katharina | German form of Katherine | Greek | Girl |
| Käthe | German pet form of Katharina, Katherine | Greek | Girl |
| Katherine | from Greek Aikaterine, meaning debated; long linked to pure | Greek | Girl |
| Kathir | ray of light | Tamil | Boy |
| Katla | kettle or cauldron | Old Norse | Girl |
| Kato | second-born of twin boys | Luganda | Boy |
| Katrin | German short form of Katharina | Greek | Girl |
| Kauʻi | the youthful one | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kaulana | famous, renowned | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kaumudi | moonlight | Sanskrit | Girl |
| Kavita | poem, poetry | Sanskrit | Girl |
| Kavya | poetry, poem | Sanskrit | Girl |
| Kawai | the water | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kawehi | the adornment | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kawika | beloved one | Hebrew | Boy |
| Kawthar | abundance | Arabic | Girl |
| Kayden | variant of Caden; meaning unknown, popular for its -den sound | English | Boy |
| Kaykhosrow | seer of good fame | Avestan | Boy |
| Kaylani | variant of Kailani, sea and sky | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Kaylee | modern blend of the popular sounds kay and lee | English | Girl |
| Kayode | he brought joy | Yoruba | Boy |
| Kayra | kindness, favor | Turkish | Unisex |
| Kayson | variant of Cason, a surname from Cawston, Kálfr's town | English | Boy |
| Kazimiera | destroyer of peace | Slavic | Girl |
| Kazimierz | destroyer of peace | Slavic | Boy |
| Kazue | harmony and blessing | Japanese | Girl |
| Kazuha | harmony and leaves | Japanese | Girl |
| Kazuki | harmony and tree (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kazuko | child of harmony (depends on characters) | Japanese | Girl |
| Kazumi | harmony and beauty | Japanese | Unisex |
| Kazuo | man of harmony (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kazuya | harmony, peace (depends on kanji) | Japanese | Boy |
| Keahi | the fire | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Keala | the path | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kealiʻi | the chief, the royal one | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Kealoha | the loved one | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Keanu | the cool breeze | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Kedar | dark | Hebrew | Boy |
| Keegan | son of Aodhagán, little fire | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Keelan | slender one | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Keelin | slender and fair | Irish Gaelic | Girl |
| Keenan | little ancient one | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Keeva | gentle, dear, beloved | Irish Gaelic | Girl |
| Kēhau | dew, dewdrops | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Kēhaulani | heavenly dew | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Kehinde | second-born of twins | Yoruba | Unisex |
| Kehlani | variant of Kailani, sea and sky, or Kalani, the heavens | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Kei | blessing; wisdom (depends on characters) | Japanese | Unisex |
| Keiko | blessed child (depends on characters) | Japanese | Girl |
| Keilani | glorious heaven | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Keir | thicket, marsh | Scots | Boy |
| Keira | dark one | Irish Gaelic | Girl |
| Keisuke | gemstone helper (depends on kanji) | Japanese | Boy |
| Keita | enlightened and big (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kekai | the sea | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Kekepania | crown, garland | Greek | Girl |
| Kekoa | the brave one | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Kelebek | butterfly | Turkish | Girl |
| Kelechi | thank God | Igbo | Unisex |
| Kelsey | Cēol's island | Old English | Unisex |
| Kelvin | from the River Kelvin | Scottish place name | Boy |
| Kemal | perfection, maturity | Arabic | Boy |
| Ken | healthy, strong; sword (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kendall | valley of the River Kent | English | Unisex |
| Kenelm | bold helmet | Old English | Boy |
| Kenichi | healthy first son (depends on kanji) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kenji | healthy second son (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kennedy | from an Irish surname, from Cennétig, armoured or misshapen head | Irish Gaelic | Girl |
| Kenneth | anglicized Coinneach, handsome, and Cináed, perhaps born of fire | Scottish Gaelic | Boy |
| Kenshin | humility and trust | Japanese | Boy |
| Kenta | healthy and stout (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kentaro | healthy eldest son (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kenzie | son of the handsome one | Scottish Gaelic | Unisex |
| Kenzo | healthy third son (depends on kanji) | Japanese | Boy |
| Keoki | farmer | Greek | Boy |
| Keola | the life | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Keone | the homeland | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Keoni | God is gracious | Hebrew | Boy |
| Kerem | generosity, nobility | Arabic | Boy |
| Keren | ray of light; horn | Hebrew | Girl |
| Kerensa | love | Cornish | Girl |
| Kerr | thicket, marsh | Scots | Boy |
| Kerry | Ciar's people | Irish Gaelic | Unisex |
| Kerstin | follower of Christ | Greek | Girl |
| Kesar | saffron | Sanskrit | Unisex |
| Kesha | short form of Innokenty, innocent | Latin | Boy |
| Keshet | rainbow | Hebrew | Unisex |
| Ketil | kettle or cauldron | Old Norse | Boy |
| Keturah | incense | Hebrew | Girl |
| Kevin | gentle birth | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Keyvan | Saturn | Persian | Boy |
| Keziah | cassia, cinnamon | Hebrew | Girl |
| Kfir | lion cub | Hebrew | Boy |
| Khadija | premature child | Arabic | Girl |
| Khalid | eternal, everlasting | Arabic | Boy |
| Khalida | eternal, immortal | Arabic | Girl |
| Khalil | friend, companion | Arabic | Boy |
| Khashayar | ruler over heroes | Old Persian | Boy |
| Khayr ad-Din | goodness of the faith | Arabic | Boy |
| Khloe | variant of Chloe, green shoot | Greek | Girl |
| Khodadad | God-given | Persian | Boy |
| Khorshid | shining sun | Persian | Unisex |
| Khosrow | of good reputation | Persian | Boy |
| Khulud | immortality, eternity | Arabic | Girl |
| Khushi | happiness | Persian | Girl |
| Kian | ancient, enduring | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Kiara | variant of Ciara, black, or Italian Chiara, bright | Irish Gaelic | Girl |
| Kichiro | lucky son | Japanese | Boy |
| Kidist | holy, saint | Amharic | Girl |
| Kiele | gardenia flower | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Kieran | little dark one | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Kiku | chrysanthemum | Japanese | Girl |
| Kikuko | chrysanthemum child (depends on characters) | Japanese | Girl |
| Kilikina | follower of Christ | Greek | Girl |
| Killa | moon | Quechua | Girl |
| Killian | little church | Irish Gaelic | Boy |
| Kimia | alchemy, elixir | Persian | Girl |
| Kimo | supplanter, holder of the heel | Hebrew | Boy |
| Kineret | harp; the Sea of Galilee | Hebrew | Girl |
| Kinga | clan and war | Germanic | Girl |
| Kingsley | king's wood | Old English | Boy |
| Kingston | king's town | Old English | Boy |
| Kinsley | Cyne's clearing, from cyne, royal | Old English | Girl |
| Kiran | ray of light | Sanskrit | Unisex |
| Kiraz | cherry | Turkish | Girl |
| Kirill | lordly, from Greek kyrios | Greek | Boy |
| Kirsteen | follower of Christ | Greek | Girl |
| Kirsten | follower of Christ | Greek | Girl |
| Kirstie | follower of Christ | Greek | Girl |
| Kirstin | follower of Christ | Greek | Girl |
| Kirsty | follower of Christ | Greek | Girl |
| Kit | bearing Christ | Greek | Boy |
| Kiyoko | pure child | Japanese | Girl |
| Kiyomi | pure beauty (depends on characters) | Japanese | Girl |
| Kiyoshi | pure, clean (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kizzy | diminutive of Keziah, cassia | Hebrew | Girl |
| Kıvanç | pleasure, joy | Turkish | Boy |
| Kıvılcım | spark | Turkish | Girl |
| Kjell | kettle or cauldron, later also helmet | Old Norse | Boy |
| Klaas | victory of the people | Greek | Boy |
| Klara | clear, bright | Latin | Girl |
| Klaus | victory of the people | Greek | Boy |
| Kleoniki | glory and victory | Greek | Girl |
| Kleopatra | glory of the father | Greek | Girl |
| Kliment | merciful | Latin | Boy |
| Knox | round hill | Old English | Boy |
| Knut | a knot | Old Norse | Boy |
| Koa | brave, warrior | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Koen | bold counsel | Germanic | Boy |
| Kofi | born on Friday | Akan | Boy |
| Kohaku | amber | Japanese | Unisex |
| Koharu | heart and sun; little spring (depends on characters) | Japanese | Girl |
| Kohen | variant of Cohen, from a Jewish surname meaning priest | Hebrew | Boy |
| Koichi | prosperous first son (depends on kanji) | Japanese | Boy |
| Koji | vast, second son (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kojo | born on Monday | Akan | Boy |
| Kokeb | a star | Amharic | Girl |
| Koki | light and radiance (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kokoro | heart, mind, spirit | Japanese | Girl |
| Kokumo | will not die again | Yoruba | Unisex |
| Kolbjörn | coal-black bear | Old Norse | Boy |
| Kolbrún | black brow | Old Norse | Girl |
| Koldo | short form of the Basque version of Louis | Germanic | Boy |
| Kolya | short form of Nikolai, victory of the people | Greek | Boy |
| Kona | leeward side | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kōnane | bright, as in bright moonlight | Hawaiian | Unisex |
| Kondwani | rejoice, be happy | Chichewa | Boy |
| Konrad | bold counsel | Germanic | Boy |
| Konstancja | steadfast, constant | Latin | Girl |
| Konstantin | constant, steadfast | Latin | Boy |
| Konstantina | steadfast, constant | Latin | Girl |
| Konstantinos | steadfast, constant | Latin | Boy |
| Konstanty | constant, steadfast | Latin | Boy |
| Konstanze | steadfast, constant | Latin | Girl |
| Koralia | coral | Greek | Girl |
| Koray | ember moon | Turkish | Boy |
| Korbinian | raven | Latin | Boy |
| Korhan | ember and khan, ruler | Turkish | Boy |
| Kosmas | order, decency | Greek | Boy |
| Kosoko | no more hoes to dig a grave | Yoruba | Unisex |
| Kostas | steadfast, constant | Latin | Boy |
| Kostya | short form of Konstantin, constant | Latin | Boy |
| Kosuke | peaceful helper (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kota | peaceful and big (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kotaro | tiger and eldest son (depends on characters) | Japanese | Boy |
| Kotoha | koto and leaf (depends on characters) | Japanese | Girl |
| Kotone | sound of the koto | Japanese | Girl |
| Kotori | little bird | Japanese | Girl |
| Kozue | treetop | Japanese | Girl |
| Kreine | crown | Yiddish | Girl |
| Kriemhild | mask and battle | Germanic | Girl |
| Krishanu | fire | Sanskrit | Boy |
| Krishna | black, dark | Sanskrit | Unisex |
| Kristina | follower of Christ | Greek | Girl |
| Kristoffer | bearer of Christ | Greek | Boy |
| Krystyna | follower of Christ | Greek | Girl |
| Krzysztof | bearing Christ | Greek | Boy |
| Ksawery | new house | Basque | Boy |
| Ksenia | hospitality, from Greek xenia | Greek | Girl |
| Ksyusha | short form of Ksenia, hospitality | Greek | Girl |
| Kuba | pet form of Jakub | Polish | Boy |
| Kudzai | honor, praise | Shona | Unisex |
| Kuldeep | lamp of the family | Punjabi | Boy |
| Kumapayi | death should not kill this one | Yoruba | Unisex |
| Kumari | girl, maiden, princess | Sanskrit | Girl |
| Kumiko | long-lasting beautiful child (depends on characters) | Japanese | Girl |
| Kumsal | beach | Turkish | Girl |
| Kunal | lotus | Sanskrit | Boy |
| Kunibert | bright clan | Germanic | Boy |
| Kunigunde | clan and war | Germanic | Girl |
| Kūpaʻa | steadfast, loyal | Hawaiian | Boy |
| Kurt | bold counsel | Germanic | Boy |
| Kurumi | walnut | Japanese | Girl |
| Kush | kusha grass | Sanskrit | Boy |
| Kusum | flower | Sanskrit | Girl |
| Kutay | lucky moon | Turkish | Boy |
| Kuʻualoha | my beloved, my love | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Kuʻuipo | my sweetheart | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Kuʻulei | my beloved child | Hawaiian | Girl |
| Kuzey | north | Turkish | Boy |
| Kuzma | order, decency | Greek | Boy |
| Kveldulf | evening wolf | Old Norse | Boy |
| Kwabena | born on Tuesday | Akan | Boy |
| Kwadwo | born on Monday | Akan | Boy |
| Kwaku | born on Wednesday | Akan | Boy |
| Kwame | born on Saturday | Akan | Boy |
| Kwasi | born on Sunday | Akan | Boy |
| Kyle | narrow strait | Scottish Gaelic | Boy |
| Kylie | said to mean boomerang in Nyungar | Nyungar | Girl |
| Kyoko | capital child; respectful child (depends on characters) | Japanese | Girl |
| Kyriaki | of the lord, Sunday | Greek | Girl |
| Kyriakos | of the lord | Greek | Boy |
| Kyrie | modern coinage from the sounds of Tyree and Kyle | English | Boy |
| Kyrillos | lordly | Greek | Boy |
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular names that start with K?
The most popular names starting with K in the US are Kai (#93 for boys), Kennedy (#85 for girls), Kayden (#135 for boys), Kinsley (#93 for girls), Kehlani (#149 for girls), according to US Social Security Administration data for 2025.
How many names start with K?
In 2025, 1,482 different girl names starting with K were given to at least 5 US babies each, and 64 of them were in the top 1,000. In 2025, 1,329 different boy names starting with K were given to at least 5 US babies each, and 74 of them were in the top 1,000. This page lists 314 with their meaning and origin.
How common are girl names that start with K?
4.9% of US girls born in 2025 have a name starting with K, making it the 7th most common first letter. In 1950 it was 5.1%.
How common are boy names that start with K?
5.1% of US boys born in 2025 have a name starting with K, making it the 7th most common first letter. In 1950 it was 2.4%.
Where do names starting with K come from?
The most common origins on this list are Japanese (52), Hawaiian (47), Greek (37).