45 Killer Baby Names That Start With K

Listen up⌠Youâve got to pick a good name for that baby, âK? While word on the street is that Karen is down for the count (or should we say kount?), there are plenty of classic and contemporary K names to consider. Our list has all the freshest K names to absolutely knock it out of the park for your little guy or gal! If youâre keen, take a lookâŚ
Boy Baby Names That Start With K
Kabir: An Arabic name meaning âthe great,â itâs a gorgeous selection for a baby boy.
Kamari: This three-syllable K name for boys means âmoonlightâ in Swahili.
Kane: The Celtic name meaning âwarriorâ is also adjacent to the biblical name Cain, for an extra meaning (âspearâ) and a more contemporary spelling.Â
Kaiser: Growing in popularity in recent years, the German name is perfect for the tiniest new ruler of your household; Kaiser means âEmperor.â
Kaius: Even more rare than the spelling Caius, this handsomely unique name translates to ârejoiceâ in Latin.Â
Kenton: The short version Kent is great on its own, but if youâd like a longer option for your little guy, the dignified Kentonââthe royal settlementââis perfect.Â
Kevin: Heâs a classic, and weâll never not love little Kevvy. This well-known name means âhandsomeâ with Irish roots.Â
Khalil: The perfect name for your little buddy, Khalil comes from Arabic and means âfriend.â
Kian: Another Irish name peppering our K list, itâs a take on Cian and both mean âancient.âÂ
Kingston: A princely pick for your baby boy, because who doesnât love a royal name? Just as its spelling implies, this one means âkingâs town.â
Kipling: What a cute idea for Baby; an English surname/place name which sounds refined yet sweet in long form and absolutely precious as a nickname, Kip.Â
Knox: Any baby name containing an X is going to be popular with modern parents, and this Scottish baby boy name meaning âround hillâ is no exception. Knox currently resides just outside the top 200 names for US-born baby boys, having risen fast in the past 10 years. Â
Koda: The cool Japanese baby boy name meaning âfriendâ is an adorable K name for your new bestie. Â
Girl Baby Names That Start With K
Kadence: Once rarely heard and now a steady chart climber, we love the musical word name in its original spelling or with a K; both refer to a rhythm and beat.Â
Kaimana: One of the rarest names on our list with one of the most intricate and lovely meaningsâitâs a Hawaiian baby girl name translating to âpower of the ocean.â
Kali: At first glance, this girlâs name might give off breezy vibe (hello, Cali!), itâs got a powerful meaning. In Sanskrit, the name means âdivine motherâ and references the Hindu goddess of time, death, and change.
Karina: The original spelling Carina is Italian (translating to âlittle dear oneâ), but the K version is claimed by Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Russian culturesâit means âpure.âÂ
Katherine: It might be old-fashioned-sounding but modern parents still embrace this standby which also means âpure,â from the Greek. You can shorten it to all manner of cute K nicknames, like Kate, Katie, Kitty, and Kat.
Kayla: A beloved K name across cultures, it has mixed Hebrew and Arabic roots meaning âcrownâ or âlaurelâ and offers up cute nicknames Kay and Lala.Â
Kenna: Definitely a trend-driven pick, itâs the feminine version of Kenneth meaning âknowing,â from the Scottish.
Keziah: The Hebrew name starting with K meaning âcassia treeâ packs a major punch, not only for its central âZâ but also the three-syllable construction. Kizzy is a super-cute nickname.Â
Kiki: Long used as a nickname, this cheeky pick has staying power on its own as well. It has mixed Japanese and French roots meaning âdouble happiness.âÂ
Kimi: Another beautiful Japanese baby name, this one meaning ârighteous,â itâs a popular pick in its country of origin even if rarely heard Stateside. Â
Kinsley: The English baby girl name meaning âthe kingâs meadowâ is another one of royal proportions to bring something special to our K list. Â
Kira: The Russian name Cyrus is the root of this feminized name meaning âthrone.â Your little princess will adore it!Â
Kora: The old-fashioned name gets a gen-Z twist when you replace C with a K. This Greek girlâs name means âmaidenâ and refers to the tale of Persephone (who also goes by Kore).
Kylie: Minogue and Kardashian put this one on the map, but itâs pretty cool in its own right; the Aboriginal name translates to âboomerang.â
Gender Neutral Names That Start With K
Kade: Thereâs just something about one-syllable names that command attention! This strong baby name starting with K has Scottish roots and means âfrom the wetlands.â
Kai: This gender-neutral Hawaiian name meaning âseaâ is a crowd-pleaser; in 1979 it was barely in the top 1,000 names and this past year earned #93 for boys. For girls, itâs still more rare.Â
Kairo: A twist on a place name (Cairo), this gender-neutral baby name with Arabic roots means âvictorious one.âÂ
Kalani / Kelani: This beautiful Hawaiian name means âthe heavensââa perfect moniker for your little angel.
Kallen: A Scandinavian nature name meaning âriver, stream,â it is equally adorable for a baby boy or girl. Â
Karma: With word names remaining popular, the Hindi concept of destiny and spiritual force that was traditionally given as a name only to girls is now considered a relevant gender-neutral choice. Â
Karter: The âKâ spelling makes a classic (whose meaning, âcart-pusher,â is admittedly someone underwhelming) feel new and attractive.
Kassidy: A version of Cassidy meaning âcurly-haired,â itâs just as cute as the original for a more unique spelling to give your baby boy or girl. Â
Keaton: It has a trendy modern sound but is a long-standing English baby name meaning âshed town,â which works as a nod to the actress Diane if youâre a fan.Â
Keegan: This strong Irish name is more commonly used for boys, but would feel just as apt for a little lady (kind of in the same way that the name Reagan has grown in popularity for girls).
Keelan: We love this rarely heard yet cool-sounding gender-neutral Irish baby name meaning âslender and fair.â
Kendall: An adorable English baby name that works for a girl or boy, Kendall means âvalley of the river Kentâ and is familiar in feeling but not overused.Â
Kennedy: The solid Presidential name is an ever-popular pick for both boys and girls, rising steadily for the latter in recent years. Itâs not as heard as it was back in the 1960s, but remains relevant to this day.Â
Kenya: We love this stunning African place name that parents of children of either gender may consider. As a nod to your cultural roots or simply because itâs a beautiful place, Kenya is a contender. Coolly, this one has a double meaning; the Russian translation is âharmless, innocent.â Â
Kieran: Expecting a baby with a head full of raven-black hair? Then this name feels just right. Kieran is an Irish baby name meaning âlittle dark oneâ or âblack haired.â Itâs typically a boyâs name, but with the popularity of similar names (like Kiera) for girls, thereâs no reason it couldnât be adopted for your baby girl.
Kiernan: A twist on Kieran, Kiernan means âson of a lord.â However, actress Kiernan Shipka has proved that itâs totally fitting for a daughter, too!
Killian: Thereâs something about this Celtic name that just rolls off the tongue! And its meaning is full of spunk: âbright headedâ and âlittle warrior.â
Kyle: What once was a classic boyâs name is now picking up steam as a cute, off-the-beaten path name for both genders! Itâs got Scottish and Irish origins and comes from the Gaelic word âcaolâ which refers to a narrow body of water. Â
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