Irish baby names starting with K

Gentle, Loved One, Handsome, Comely

Friend, Pure, Expensive, The Cause of

Originally Irish and meaning “misshapen head,” this is a surname-turned-first name.

A Celtic name meaning “warrior,” also tied to cultures from Wales to Hawaii with meanings from “beautiful” to “man of the Eastern sky.”

Aggressive, The Word Ceall with the Meaning Church Monastery, Bright Headed, Warrior

Little Black One, Spear, Clear, Bright

Boomerang

Dark-Haired, Dusky, Name of a County, Dark Haired One

Slender, Crowned, Beautiful, Crown of Laurel

The Black, Black Man

The Pure, Girls

Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire

Graceful, Descendant of Caollaidhe

Excellent, Dusky, The Black, Greek

Pure, Descendant of Caollaidhe

Slim and Fair, Keeper of the Keys, Slender

Descendant of Caollaidhe

With roots in Irish Gaelic, it means “vigilant” and has grown popular.

English, Lion Cub Son of the Lion

Rooted in English, it means “case-maker” or “box/.”

Meaning “war strife” or “church,” Killian is an Irish surname-turned-first name.

Irish in origin it means “brave in battle.”

Derived from the Irish surname MacAodhagáin, it means “little fire.”

Little Dark, Darkskinned, Small and Dark-skinned, Swarthy

Warlike

Brave, Descendant of Cathasaigh, Alert, Vigorous

Boomerang

English Meaning Sharp, Little Ancient One, Surname, Learned

Form of Kelly, Farm by the Spring, Laurel, Warrior Woman

Descendant of Caollaidhe, Beautiful, Slim and Fair, Slender

Sharp, Distant, Fighter, Eye

Brave, Descendant of Cathasaigh

Handsome

Ciar's People, Inspired By the Eponymous Irish County, Marsh Land, Queen

Feminine Form of Kevin, Lotus, A Cream Coloured Flower, Beautiful Child

Descendant of Ciardha

A German surname meaning “cellar master.”

Descendant of Caollaidhe, Pure

Pure

Surname, Born on Fire, Abbreviation of Kenneth

This Irish-rooted name meaning “watchful” surged in popularity after the TV series Yellowstone.

The Gentle, The Beautiful

his name suggests grace with meanings like “slender” and “swamp.”

Vigorous, Watchful, Descendant of Cathasaigh, Alert

Little Dark One, Black Man, The Raven, Swamp Friend

Lively, Brave Warrior, Aggressive, Bright Headed

Swarthy, Dark-skinned, Marsh Land, Fort

Descendant of Caollaidhe

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

This Irish name means “slender and fair” and is a gender-neutral favorite.

Descendant of Caollaidhe

Of Gaelic origin and meaning “slender.”

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

Helmeted Chief, Rough-headed, Armoured Head

Irish and Persian by heritage, Kian means either “ancient” or “king.”

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

The Black, Fight

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

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

Son of Finley, Fair Haired

Keeper of the Keys, Pure

Fair, Descendant of Caollaidhe, Slender, Pure

Heel Grabber, Yahweh May Protect, To Supplant, Supplanter

Reed

Son of Finley

Parrot

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

Gentle, Protect, Shelter, Fair

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

This Irish-rooted name mixes meanings like “spirit of war” and “gentle youth.”

Ugly Head

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

Beautiful

The Black

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

Poem, Water

Built off Kyle with the -en suffix, this Gaelic-inspired name means “narrow” or “straight.”

Derived from Cameron, it keeps Scottish clan heritage intact.

Descendant of Caollaidhe, Beloved, Crown, Laurel

Warrior

A regal West African name meaning “kingly.”

Keeper of the Keys, Pure

Combination of Kay and Lynn, Pure

Narrow, Slender

Slender, Swamp

Sweetheart, Descendant of Caollaidhe, Pure

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.

Narrow, Slender

Urbane

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

Cinnamon, Zimtblute, A Plant Name, Cassia

Descendant of Caollaidhe

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

Laurel Tree, Pure, Keeper of the Keys

Irish in origin and means “little battler.”

The Element Caol Which Means Narrow Slender, Swamp

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

Descendant of Aodhagán

The Element Tun Which Means Town Settlement Homestead, Where Hawks Fly, Urbane

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

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

Small and Slim, Slender One, Companion

Descendant of Ceallach, Warrior, Church, Bright Headed

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

Name of a County, Dark, Queen, Dusky

English Meaning Sharp, Ancient, Distant

Friend

Rosebud, Beloved, Laurel, Keeper of the Keys

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

Beloved, Dear, Love, Friend

Keeper of the Keys, Pure

Helpful, Cushion, Helper, Pillow

This modern Irish name means “brave in battle.”

Pure, Keeper of the Keys

Cushion

The Beautiful, The Gentle

Ancient

Narrow, Slender

Darkskinned, Swarthy, Small and Dark-skinned

Combination of Kay and Lynn, Pure

Tall Slope, From High Mountain

Pure, Like God, Keeper of the Keys, Beloved

Deity

Watchful, Vigorous, Alert

Queen, Name of a County, Black Haired Men, Ciar's People

Plant, Little Dark One, Swamp Friend

The Black

From the Round Hill or Hollow, God's Servant, Raven, Seething Pool

Slender, Near the Chapel, Crowned with Laurel, A Wood

Heavenly, Continuing, Elements of Nature, Moon Goddess

Deity

Little Ken, Descendant of the Fair-one, Wise, Ancient

A distinctive take on Cameron, Kamron comes from Scottish roots and means “crooked nose.”

Descendant of Cathasaigh

Girl, Girls, Victory and People

Name of a County, Dusky, Dark Haired One, Ciar's People

Surname, Spearman

Son of Cadán

Pure, Keeper of the Keys

Beloved, Sweetheart

Medieval English Form of the Irish Caitlin, Pure

This Scottish name means “crooked nose.”

Beloved, Dear, The Pure, Pretty

Ceann Meaning Head, Helmeted Chief, Rough-headed

Pure

Cushion

Alert, Descendant of Cathasaigh, Vigorous, The Vigilant One

Dweller in or Near a Hollow, Chosen, God's Servant, Strong and Lively

Ceann Meaning Head, Helmeted Chief, Rough-headed

A British name meaning “helpful,” and a softer spin on Cody.

Warlike

House

Black, Dark, Queen, Ciar's People

Pretty, Too: the Fire of Births, Kenya

Aggressive, The Word Ceall with the Meaning Church Monastery, Bright Headed, Warrior

The Pure, Girls

Cady, Pure, Rhyming Variant of Katy

Pure, Carl, Female Version of Charles, Feminine

Like God, Pure, Crowned with Laurels, Laurel

The Word Caomh with the Meaning Fair Comely Gentle, The Handsome

Clear, Virginal, Beloved, Dear

Brown with Black Eyes, Sweetheart, Beloved

Friendly, Mercy, Grace, He (God) Was Gracious

Dark-Haired, Inspired By the Eponymous Irish County, Ciar's People, Dark Haired One

Mercy, Graceful, Black, God has Favoured Me

Girls, The Pure

Descendant of Ceallach, Warrior, Monastery, Farm by the Spring

Descendant of Ceallach, Warrior, Monastery, Farm by the Spring

Dark-Haired, Queen, Dark Haired One, Name of a County

Graceful, Lovable, Beloved, Gentle Kind

Medieval English Form of the Irish Caitlin, Pure

Arms, Keeper of the Keys, Crown, Crowned with Laurels

Little Jet-Black One, Swamp Friend, The Raven, Black

Pure