American girl names starting with K

Brave, Acacia Tree, Alert, Similar to the Irish Name Casey

Combination of Kay and Lynn, Pure

Narrow, Slender

Beautiful

Hidden Treasure, A Kinswoman, Intelligent

Gardenia

Variant of Cayley Lovely, Fortress, Most Beautiful, Lark

French in origin and meaning “driver of a cart,” this name brings a luxe-meets-labor.

Slender, Swamp

The Pure

Swahili and Arabic in background, this poetic name translates to “moonlight.”

Lame, The Limping

To Be Strong, Curly Haired, Foot-soldier, Man from Troyes

From the King's Meadow

Sweetheart, Descendant of Caollaidhe, Pure

Torture, The Pure, God is My Crown, Holy

Likely of African origin, Kahari carries a lyrical tone.

King's Forest Clearing, King, Wood

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

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

Baby Cat

Strength, Womanly, A Form of Karley, Man

Virgin Girls, Greek Poetess, Virginal, Clear

Rough-headed, Armoured Head, Helmeted Chief

Strength, Bowl, Boat, Power, Sound

The Pure

Steadfastness, The Steadfast, To be Knowledgeable, Brave Counsel

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

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.

Lively, Most Beautiful, Singing Lark

Long Time Beautiful Child, Perpetually Beautiful Child

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.

Senior, Pure, Keeper of the Keys, Stream

Urbane

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

Warrior and Assault, A Wooden Post

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

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

Heavens

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

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

The Pure

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

Feminine Form of Kevin, Beautiful Child

The Element Caol Which Means Narrow Slender, Swamp

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

Maiden, Virgin Girl, Greek Poetess

One who is Gleaming

Anna, Ki, Ke

Noble, Generous, The Merciful Being, Beneficent, Kind

The Pure

Archer

Dael Which Means Dale Valley, Exalted Effigy

The Enemy of Desire

Happiness

Ruler, The Pure, Torture

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

Form of Catherine, Pure

A Hawaiian name meaning “the namesake.”

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

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

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

Royal Valley, Valley of the River Kent

From the Garden Island

Descendant of Ceallach, Warrior, Church, Bright Headed

Young Shoot, Green Shoot

A Man, Strong, Vigorous, Manly

Victory and People, Variant of Nicolette, Necklace, Victorious

Nallavan, Wrist

Husband, Man

Ancient

A Scottish name meaning “crooked nose,” it has broad appeal.

Sweetheart

Spelling Variant of Cambria Referring to Wales, From Wales

Dusky, Black Haired Men, Inspired By the Eponymous Irish County, Queen

Name of a County, Dark, Queen, Dusky

A fresh K-twist on Cooper, this English-origin name means “barrel maker.”

Crown of Laurel, Beautiful, Graceful, Narrow

Sun Rays, Ray of Light, The Element Kirana Meaning Thread Dust, Divine

Pure, Cady, Rhyming Variant of Katy

Helper to the Priest, Attendant of Temple, Free-born, From a Roman Family Name

Descendant of Caollaidhe

A Flower Name and Place Name

Of Greek origins, this name means “noble lord or lady,”

Moon Goddess, Elements of Nature, Divine, Heavenly

From the King's Meadow, Kingsley

Cinnamon, Cinnamon-Like Bark

Descendant of Caollaidhe

Pretty, Beloved, Dear, The Pure

Kingsley, From the King's Meadow

This alternative spelling adds flair to the name Camden.

Friend

Beloved, The Pure, Pretty, Dear

The Pure, God is Fullness, Torture, Virginal

A Church, The Element Caol Which Means Narrow Slender, Near the Chapel, Crowned with Laurel

Golden

A hardworking man, Judge

Son of Coinneach

Glory, Fame

Royal Valley, Surname Referring to Kent in England

Strong, Vigorous

Beautiful River

Wise Leader

From the Royal Fortress Meadow

Lord, Master, 'Lord, Far-Sighted

Beautiful, Love

Graceful, Descendant of Caollaidhe, Pure

Princess

Center, Water Baby, Knowing, Knowledge

Fair and Slender, Companion

A Place-name Referring to the Narrows, Fair and Handsome, Archer, Victory

German in origin, Kolby means “mace” or “club.”

Rosebud, Beloved, Laurel, Keeper of the Keys

Gentle, Lumpy, Barrel-maker, Round

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

Disciple of the Christ, Christian Woman, Anointed, Christ-bearer

Beloved, Dear, Love, Friend

Kin Bold

Zimtblute, Cinnamon, Cassia, A Plant Name

From the Church Village

Surrounded By Light