From Kaleigh to Ken, baby names that start with K run the gamut. Whether you’re looking for something traditional or something more contemporary or unique, here’s a list of names to help you find the perfect option.
- Kejuan
- Kyjuan
- Khamani — Khamani, as mentioned, most likely originates from African tribal culture. Some individuals believe that Khamani is a Sanskrit baby name. In Indian culture, it means "jewel of the sky."
- Kolbe
- Kalob — Kalob comes from the baby name Caleb. The latter is one of the rare classical titles that remain popular in America.
- Kavion — Kavion has no records on the top 1,000 list of the Social Security Popularity Index. It is ironic, as its predecessors, Kavan and Kayvan, are not top 1,000 options either.
- Kolson
- Keoni — Keoni as a given name has never been in the top 1000 baby names for the entire United States, but it was in the top 100 baby boy names in Hawaii for almost every year between 1977 and 2001.
- Keana
- Karizma — Karizma peaked in popularity as the 1,416th most popular baby name for girls born in the United States in 2011.
- Kaydin
- Kartier — Kartier is an alternative spelling for Cartier that carries all the same qualities of luxury and class!
- Kevyn — Kevyn may not rank on the list of most popular American names, but but Kevin has been on the list consistently since 1921!
- Kia — Kia is a standalone name that's derived from Kristina.
- Kross
- Kris — Kris is less popular than Chris. Both began as nicknames for the same names. They only had different spelling variations like Christian and Kristian, for instance.
- Kenai
- Kirstyn — Kirstyn is such a unique name in the United States that it's never been listed on the Social Security Administration's list of the top 1,000 names even though other variations of the name with different spellings have.
- Kemari
- Karam
- Kassius — Kassius is a boys' name, but some of its nicknames are more popular among girls. Examples include Kass and Kassie.
- Kylin
- Kellin — Kellin is not a top 1,000 name in America as of yet. In comparison, however, Kellen is a top 800 option as of 2020.
- Kainen
- Kendell — Kendell is an alternative to Kendall, a name that has been a top 1,000 baby name for girls in the United States since 1964. Kendall was most popular during the 2000s and 2010s.
- Kaizer — Kaizer comes from the German imperial title Kaiser and the Latin title Caesar.
- Kacy
- Kyngston
- Kashmir
- Kristel — Kristel has never been on the top 1,000 list. The original name, according to the American origin, Krystal, has been a top 100 name, however.
- Kainoa — Kainoa is the equivalent of the name "Junior" in Hawaiian culture.
- Khloie — Khloie is an extremely uncommon modern variant spelling of the name Chloe or Khloe. Khloe has been popular since 2006 and peaked at #42 in 2010. Chloe was popular from 1900 until the mid 1940’s and returned to the spotlight in the 1980’s. Chloe has been in the top 100 names since 1998.
- Kendyll — Kendyll peaked in popularity as the 1,797th most popular baby name for girls in 2011.
- Khloey — Khloey is a baby name that dates back to the goddess Demeter. Not only was she the ruler of the earth and all of agriculture, but she was also the sister of Zeus.
- Kyli
- Klaire
- Kynnedi
- Kloie — Kloie is a rare way to spell Chloe that still carries the "Greek goddess" vibe of the original.
- Kady — Kady peaked in popularity as the 1,196th most popular baby name for girls in 1987.
- Kamaya — Kamaya doesn’t chart in terms of popular baby names, but that allows the name to be more unique and trendy instead.
- Kimberlyn — Kimberlyn starts with a "K" obviously, so we're surprised it's not more popular. Over the last couple of decades, names that start with "K" — for both girls and boys — have become quite common. Some people believe it has to do with the popularity of the Kardashian family names — Kris, Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, and Kylee.
- Kadance
- Kaylee — Kaylee has become a popular celebrity baby name over the years. Country singer Troy Gentry, hockey player Jeff Friesen and reality star JoJo Simmons all have daughters with the name.
- Kevin — Kevin ranked among the top 100 baby names for boys from the 1950s through the early 2010s. It is also the namesake of tunes like "Kevin's Song" by the Goo Goo Dolls.
- Katherine — Katherine is one of the oldest Grecian names for girls in recorded history. It originated in the fourth century and still retains a high level of popularity.
- Kayla — Kayla may have been around since the late 1950s, but it really peaked during the 1990s. By 1988, it was a top 20 baby girl name in the United States, and it made it all the way up to number 11 in 1995 and 1996. Many people believe the character Kayla Brady from the soap opera "Days of Our Lives" had some influence on its rise.
- Kylie — Kylie as a baby name is very popular in Australia. This might be partly related to the Australian Aboriginal term “kiley” which means boomerang.
- Kyro
- Kylian — The Kylian spelling of the popular Irish name was brought to the lexicon by French soccer star Kylian Mbappe.
- Kelan — Kelan once ranked among the top 1,000 baby names for boys as the 978th most popular name of 2007. It is also the namesake of the song "Kelan Kaya" by Christian Bautista.
And of course, if you'd like to discover more gender-specific names, you can check out baby boy names that start with K and baby girl names that start with K.