American baby names starting with K

This name of German and English origin refers to someone who transports goods by cart.

The Path, The Elements Ke Meaning One the One

Bold Counselor

Bold War-leader

Robust Hearty One

Descendant of Caollaidhe

Dog, Dog-like Devotion to God, Keeper of the Keys, Pure

A globally-inspired name with Welsh roots meaning “keeper of the keys” and Hawaiian ties to the sea.

A New Beginning

Blending Kendrick and Hendrix, Kendrix means “champion” and hits all the right modern notes.

One who is Gleaming

Vigorous, Army, A Man, Manly

Moon, Fair complexion

Noble, Bold, Royal Courage, Leader of the Warriors

Opening Wide, Black, The Fine Arts, Lily

Royal Valley, Surname Referring to Kent in England

Powerful, Beautiful, An Atom, Name of a Demi God

Cured Salmon

Diminutive of Catherine or Kathleen, Pure

Raven

Arabic for “immortal,” it has been lifted by figures in music and media.

Descendant of Caollaidhe

Of Gaelic origin and meaning “slender.”

Derived from Irish, Korey means “from the hollow.”

To Carry, Bearing the Christ, Christ-bearer

Man, Beloved, Husband, Dear

Deity

Powerful

First-Born

Helmeted Chief, Rough-headed, Armoured Head

Hawaiian for “cool breeze,” this name gained fame through actor Keanu Reeves.

Cliff, Hillock, Wisdom, Learning, One who is Merciful and Foreseeing

Free One

From the Garden Island

Pure, Name of a Sage

Latin in origin and meaning “rejoice,” it's a stylish take on Caius with the cool nickname Kai.

Brought to fame by soccer star Kylian Mbappé, this Irish-rooted name means “war strife.”

House Owner, Anointed Christian, Ruler of the Enclosure, Christ-bearer

A Man of Small Stature

A Japanese name meaning “strong and healthy.”

Shopkeeper

Warrior, Fighter, Athlete, Champion

Ke, Shawn

The Black, Fight

Game of Thrones

This Japanese name means “second son”

Japanese for “good change,” it has roots in business philosophies of improvement.

Native American in origin, it means “flat lands.”

This modern variant of Kyle, popularized by Star Wars, is linked to the meaning “narrow strait.”

Scottish in background, this versatile name suggests friendship and strength.

Love, Beautiful

Boy born on Friday

A twist on Kaden, this Arabic-rooted name means “warrior.”

Supplanter, One who Supplants, Heel Grabber, Yahweh May Protect

Corner of a Room, Woman, Wife, Edged, Angle

Torture, Pure, Form of Catherine

A Character in Shahnameh, Ancient Hero

Sunday Babies, Born on Saturday

Ocean Village

Brightness

From the Church Village, Church Settlement

Honored

Beloved, Friend, Sweetheart, Dense Forest

Too: the Latest Developed, Little Hearts, Cornelia, Maiden

Happiness

Beautiful face, Like the moon

Fortune, Destiny, Fate

Smells Like a Beautiful Flower, Aroma, Perfume, Fragrance

Son of Finley, Fair Haired

Born on Wednesday

Glory, I Will Triumph In the Father, Boasting, Kleopatra

The Word Khalid with the Meaning Eternal Immortal, Deathless

Surrounded By Light

Whole Hearted, Faith, Messenger, Devotion

A rising modern name that fuses Kai and Jason, with a fresh sound.

Arisen

The Pure

Tribe, Clan, Struggle, Fight

This Latin-rooted name means “with rhythm.”

Animal Horn, Kenya

Vast, Strong

Jewel, Gemstone

Alive and Well, Cassia, Woman, Her Life

Keeper of the Keys, Pure

Healthy, Peaceful, Happy

A variant spelling of Caleb, this Biblical name means “devotion to God.”

A modern English-American name meaning “son of Kyle.”

Gods Helper

Pure, Form of Catherine, Vigorous, Alert

Fire

Beaver

To Destroy

Small Boat, Lord Krishna

Fair, Descendant of Caollaidhe, Slender, Pure

Red Moon, Ember Moon

Silent warrior

A poetic Japanese name, Kaito have meanings like “ocean” and “soar.”

The Heavens, The Elements Ka Meaning The

Heel Grabber, Yahweh May Protect, To Supplant, Supplanter

First-Born

Beautifully Pristine

Irish in origin and related to Ciarán, this moody name means “little dark-haired one.”

Often short for Calvin, Kal is simple and strong, with Latin origins meaning “bald.”

Treasure, Wealth

A Monsoon Flower, Greatest Champion

Small Cat

Reed

A combination of Kai and Kylo.

Son of Finley

Born on a Tuesday

Parrot

Will be

Peaceful One

Something Special

Pure, Form of Catherine, Torture, Beloved

Irish in origin and meaning “little dark one,” this name is gradually gaining gender-neutral popularity.

Glowing, Ancient Hereditary Title Used by Ethiopian Queens, Modern Variant of Candace, Fire White

Strength, Force, From the Protected Farm, Diminutive of Gertrude

Brown Hills

Tree

Gentle, Protect, Shelter, Fair

Wood, From the Battleground, The Element Keth Meaning Forest Windy Place

A Mirror, Mirror

Swamp, From the Swampy Place

Small Cat

A modern invention, this American name combines boldness with healing.

Sweetheart, Darling, Ka-, Aaliyah

Royal from the Pasture, Cyneburg's Field, Land Belonging to Cyneburg, Cyneburgas Wood

One from the Pointed Hill, From the Pointed Hill

Sea, the Sky

Of Arabic origin, Kiyan means “existence” or “king.”

Derived from the German word for “emperor.”

An American favorite, Kayson is a modern invention often interpreted as meaning “healer.”

Companion, Little Battle, Friend

From the Church's Forest, Church Forest

Harmony And Beauty, Beautiful Peace

Scottish in origin, it means “son of the marsh-dwellers.”

Green Shoot, Young Shoot

Ugly Head

Perhaps, Boiled or Baked Buckwheat

Noble and Generous, A Friend, Precious, Beneficent

Butterfly

Rooted in Arabic and Hawaiian, this gentle name means “benevolence” or “sea,” and was chosen by Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik for their daughter.

This Hawaiian name meaning “voice” or “sound” is perfect for a future singer.

Source

Cassia tree, Chubby baby

Pure

Defends the Family, Cene, Beautiful and Wealthy, Bold Defender

Rising Irish variant of Kian meaning "guide" or "leading."

Irish in root, this fresh update on Ryan means “ancient” and has steadily grown in appeal.

Well: Descendant, Outspoken, Knot, the Daring

From the Royal Fortress Meadow, Cyneburg's Field

Beautiful

The Black

With Gaelic and Hebrew roots, Kaine means “little warrior” or “acquired.”

A Brash Lady

A bold variant of Colt, this English name suggests strength.

This strong Hawaiian name means “warrior” and also refers to a native tree prized for its strength and grace.