Girl names that start with K

If you’re in search of great K names for your future baby girl, look no further. From Kai to Kyra, we’ve got you covered.

NamesOriginMeaning
KaylaKayla is a lesson in the power of soap operas. The name seemingly appeared out of thin air when Days of Our Lives introduced…
KimberlyAn English surname with an original meaning now unknown, but which almost certainly refers to a meadow…or a South African…
KatherineThe regal-sounding Katherine is a timeless name. From monarchs to actresses to pop singers, there’s never a shortage of Katherine’s…
KellyA unisex name of Irish origin, Kelly is typically associated with the 70s and 80s when the name was wildly popular. It’s…
KateEnglish Origin
KatieEnglish:Pure, innocent; a familiar form of Catherine, Katherine, and their spelling variants that can stand as an independent name…
KarenDanish:Pure, innocent
KarinaArabic:Companion or accomplice
KaitlynOut of all the spelling variations of the Irish Caitlin, Kaitlyn has emerged as the cream of the crop. It’s so popular, in…
KaraEnglish OriginPure
KristenThe Scandinavian version of the oft-used Christine, Kristen has fallen out of vogue since its peak in the 1980s. The name…
KylieCeltic OriginVictorious; a narrow strait or channel.
KathleenIrish:Pure or innocent; variant of Catherine. Bing Crosby crooned the famous ballad, “I”ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen.”
KayleeGet ready for a sea of Kaylees to be hitting a local schoolyard near you. At an all-time popularity peak, Kaylee’s sunny…
KiaraKiara is a melodic Irish name meaning “dark” or “little” that many parents have been gravitating towards as of late. Another…
KatelynYet another spelling variation of Caitlin, Katelyn has the added distinction of combining two real full names, Kate and Lyn…
KathrynEnglish Origin
KimThis name is currently synonymous with a certain well-endowed Kardashian. Whether that helps or hurts its current lack of…
KendraEnglish:Blend of Ken (royal obligation, clear water) and Sandra (protector of man) or Andrea (manly or masculine); also feminine…
KennedyIrish:Helmet-head; a traditionally male name now used for either gender
KatrinaKatrina is an exotic and elegant variation of the classic Katherine. However, nowadays, most people in the U.S. will associate…
KendallEnglish:Valley of the Kent; This surname has become a unisex name and likely refers to a river in England.
KyraGreek OriginLight; feminine form of Cyrus and variant of Cyra
KayPure, keeper of the keys; also an abbreviation of Katherine. Sir Kay was one of King Arthur”s knights.
KristinaKristina is a timeless name that may fall in and out of trendiness, but will never go out of style. And being the Scandinavian…
KeiraKeira, derived from cian, meaning “dark-haired” or “black,” first became popular in 2000 before leaping over 800 places to…
KylaGaelic:Victorious; a narrow strait or channel.
KathyEnglish Origin
KarlaEnglish Origin
KirstenDanish:Christian
KayleighA more unique spelling variation of the über-popular Kaylee, Kayleigh’s star has risen right along with it’s older sister…
KaitlinFew names have inspired more creative spellings than Caitlin, the Irish variation of Catherine, which means “pure and innocent,”…
KeishaEnglish Origin
KalaniA Hawaiian name with lyrical qualities, Kalani can be used for either gender– although it’s rarely used for either.
KristaAs Christine’s fun-loving breezy Czech cousin, Krista’s always been following in her older, more responsible-sounding family…
KyleeGaelic:Feminine of Kyle.
KassandraExotic fortune-telling Kassandra (and sister name Cassandra) have been hiding in semi-retirement since the 70s. Cassandra…
KittyEnglish Origin
Krystal
KelleyThis spelling variation of 80s mega-hit Kelly, is more often used as a last name than a first.
KenzieKenzie: it’s cute, it’s short and it possesses that slightly-Irish flair that moden parents seem to simply adore. With a…
KaileyKailey is one of the less popular iterations of oh-so-popular Kaylee. Of various origins including Welsh and English, Kailey…
KailaEnglish OriginStyle
KaylinEnglish:Variant of Kayley
KaelynEnglish:Variant of Kayley
KatarinaThe name Katarina summons the spirit of old Europe, and its connotations of purity make for a distinctly feminine designation…
KaterinaKaterina is the form of  Katherine used in Macedonian, Russian, Bulgarian, and Greek-speaking countries— and is also the…
KarissaGreek:Very dear.
KellieKellie is a version of the popular Irish unisex name Kelly. And like Kelly, Kellie was at its height between 1970 and 1990…
KailaniHawaiian:Sea and sky
KatyaRussian Origin
KeriIrish:Dusky; dark.
KaleyMuch like Kalee, Kaley is just an American respelling of an already respelled name. It’s enjoyed steady popularity and it’s…
KerriIrish:Dusky; dark.
KaylieKaylie joins the ranks of Kaylee and Kaleigh as just another short form of Kayla. This spelling isn’t a popular as other…
KailynEnglish:Variant of Kayley
KelsieNo name is an island, at least in the case of Kelsie. A variation of Kelsey, it’s just one of many respellings. It has a…
KatelynnKatelynn is probably one of the more popular American respellings of the Irish Caitlin. The dual name look—like it could…
KeilaniHawaiian:Glorious chief
KaileeJust one of dozens of respellings of Kaylee. This particular spelling is pretty and not popular, but be prepared to spell…