American baby names starting with K

A stylized twist on Kingston, meaning “king’s town.”

A shortened Indian name inspired by Krishna, commonly used in modern Hindu households.

Likely of African origin, Kahari carries a lyrical tone.

The Elements Keel, Town of the Keels

Peacemaker, Friedensverkünder, Proclamation of Peace, To Destroy

A Scottish-inspired surname meaning “son of the marsh-dwellers.”

King's Forest Clearing, King, Wood

Modest Second Son

Irish in origin, it means “little dark-haired one”

Disciplined

Goddess Parvati, Without Cast, Transcendental

Christian Woman, Disciple of Christ

Powerfull, Powerful, Rich, Good At Many Things

The Words Kelda Which Means Spring Fountain, Farm By the Spring

Curly-haired, Descendant of Caiside, Clever

With dual roots in Gaelic and Sanskrit, Kyran can mean “dark-haired one” or “beam of light.”

Irish in origin and meaning “slender,” Kael links to ancient mythology through the warrior Cáel of the Fianna.

Baby Cat

Strength, Womanly, A Form of Karley, Man

Virgin Girls, Greek Poetess, Virginal, Clear

Selfless Generosity

Who has a Beautiful Face, White Complexion

Devotion, Bold, Faith, Faithful Dog

Rough-headed, Armoured Head, Helmeted Chief

Strength, Bowl, Boat, Power, Sound

Blessed

The Pure

Steadfastness, The Steadfast, To be Knowledgeable, Brave Counsel

Military Town

Husband, Man

This modern spelling of Carson means “son of the marsh-dwellers.”

The Element Caol Which Means Narrow Slender, Swamp

Free Man, Form of Charles, Little One Dark Haired, Husband

A bold variant of Cassius, this name brings ancient Roman flair and strength to the table.

From the Town of the Keels, Keel Town

Clergyman, Priest, Occupational Name, Canon

The Fine-Leafed Koa Tree on the Beautiful Green Ridges of the Koolau

Lively, Most Beautiful, Singing Lark

Long Time Beautiful Child, Perpetually Beautiful Child

Farmer, Worker of the Earth, Earthworker

Too: the Latest Developed, Cordus, Little Hearts, Cor

A modern name with spiritual overtones, often interpreted as a creative spelling of Kyrie, meaning “Lord.”

A modern spelling of Cash, it also has roots in Europe.

Name of Lord Shiva

Senior, Pure, Keeper of the Keys, Stream

Narrow, Slender

Urbane

Maker of Cord

Descendant of Aodhagán, Little Fiery One, The Word Mac Which Means Son

Irish in origin and meaning “fiery” or “descendant of Aodhagán,” Keagan sparks energy and passion.

Descendant of Caollaidhe

An American-Gaelic hybrid, Kaylen combines meanings like “keeper of the keys,” “pure,” and “slender.”

Descendant of Caollaidhe

Pure, Appearing Like a Conqueror, Shining

Laurel Tree, Pure, Keeper of the Keys

A trendy name mash-up of Cash and Ashton.

The Pure

The Cooing of a Bird, Jovial Lady

Belonging to Christ, The Anointed One

Warrior and Assault, A Wooden Post

An alternate take on Cody, this English name means “helpful.”

Form of Cedric, Gift of Splendor

An English-Scottish choice meaning “from the wetlands.”

Golden

Heavens

Church

Irish in origin and means “little battler.”

Enclosed Valley, From the Twisting Valley

Narrow, Slender

Disciple of Christ, Christian, The Anointed One

Inspired by Egypt’s capital, it draws from Arabic and Greek roots to mean “victorious one” or “master.”

Cadence

Beautiful Christian, Follower of Christ, Christina, -Bel

Kison

Rooted in British “coal town,” Kolten updates a traditional place name with a modern, standout spelling.

Greek in origin and a variant of Jacob, this name means “heel grabber” and nods to legends like Kobe Bryant.

The Black, Swarthy, Darkskinned, Warrior and Assault

Young Girls who Assisted at Pagan Religious Ceremonies, Free-born, Honorable Births, Acolyte

Proclamation of Peace, Someone who Destroys Opponent's Prestige, From a Polish Word, Peacemaker

The Pure

A unique spelling inspired by Kaiser, Kyzer brings royal flair and a contemporary twist.

Church

A stylish, gender-neutral pick with Gaelic roots, Kylin means “keeper of the keys” or “pure.”

Valley of the River Kent

Son who Lives in the Swamp, Son of Carr

This bold British spelling of “king” transforms a title into a contemporary, confident first name.

Feminine Form of Kevin, Beautiful Child

The Element Caol Which Means Narrow Slender, Swamp

A Church, Strait, Crowned with Laurel, The Element Caol Which Means Narrow Slender

Curly-Haired, Curly Haired

Kohl, Mascara, Beautiful Eyes, Collyrium

A modern invention with a trending structure, Kaycen fits right in among today’s most popular K names.

One who is Gleaming

Chosen, Seething Pool, From the Round Hill or Hollow, Strong and Lively

The Pure, Unsullied

Knights Meadow

The Good Angle, A Form of Lord Krishna

Maiden, Virgin Girl, Greek Poetess

Tortoise

One who is Gleaming

Golden

Anna, Ki, Ke

Noble, Generous, The Merciful Being, Beneficent, Kind

The Pure

Fearless Leader, High Summit Greatest Champion, Royal Chieftain, Keen Power

Christian, Follower of Christ, Anointed, Christ-bearer

Ke, Shawn

Archer

Immortal

Dael Which Means Dale Valley, Exalted Effigy

Descendant of Aodhagán

The Enemy of Desire

Understood

Happiness

Ruler, The Pure, Torture

Ship, Island of the Ships, Cenel's Land, Victory

Form of Catherine, Pure

A Hawaiian name meaning “the namesake.”

Loved One, Gentle Kind, Beloved, Graceful

A Wood, Fair and Handsome, Narrow, Near the Chapel

With Old English and Celtic roots, Kentrell means “royal estate.”

This Irish name means “lover of wolves” or “desiring.”

Dusky, Dark Haired

Beautiful and Wealthy, Born of Fire, Good-looking, Royal Oath

Husband, Man

Royal Valley, Valley of the River Kent

Fanciful, Capricious

Pure, Unheeded Prophetess, Contemporary Abbreviation of Kassandra, Basket and Danish Kasse = Chest

Form of Catherine, The Pure, Holy

Husband, Man, Army, Strong and Manly

From the Town of the Keels

This Gaelic-derived name means “narrow” or “straight.”

Royal Valley, Valley of the River Kent

Small and Slim, Slender One, Companion

From the Garden Island

World, Universe

Ke, Shawn

Descendant of Ceallach, Warrior, Church, Bright Headed

Combination of Shawn and Ke

Young Shoot, Green Shoot