Dog Names That Start With K

As a feminine name, Konan has Japanese origins. It is the name of a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.

You've gotta be kitten.

Cole and Kole — at their most stylish in the early 2000s — are now being passed over for modern favorites Colton, Colt, Colter, Colson, et al. Nonetheless, Kole is still floating just at the bottom of the US charts.

Common Japanese name for second sons. Kenjiro Shirabu is a character in the anime series Haikyu!!, and Kenjiro Tsuda is a well-known voice actor who has lent his talents to numerous anime series.

A strong Indian name used for a character in the series The Legend of Korra.

This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter.

Streamlined and sleek Japanese name with a sweet, fragrant meaning.

Kichi is a feminine name with Japanese origins, where it carries the meaning of 'fortunate,' 'lucky,' or 'blessed.' In traditional Japanese usage, it often appears as part of a longer name rather than standing alone. The name is concise and has a pleasant, gentle sound that's relatively easy to pronounce across different languages. While uncommon in Western countries, Kichi represents a trend toward adopting cross-cultural names with positive meanings. The name's association with good fortune makes it particularly meaningful. Parents might choose Kichi seeking a name that's both distinctive and carries uplifting connotations, while appreciating its connection to Japanese cultural heritage.

Meaningful Spanish word name, deword-ified.

Popular choice for female anime characters.

Used in Puerto Rico, Brazil, and the US, this variation of the Hawaiian Kailani follows the pattern among Portuguese and Spanish speakers of using -y endings over -i endings, as in the case of Ailany or Melany. With its bright, melodic sound and K initial, Kailany was a fast rising choice in 2024 when it entered the Top 1000 for the first time, having climbed more than 200 places.