By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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German
"bald"
A small number of parents are inspired to choose Frida Kahlo's surname for their sons and daughters each year. The Mexican artist had German ancestry from her father's side, and Kahlo is actually…
American state name
"people of the west wind"
A rare geographical option which was given to six boys and fourteen girls in a recent year, Kansas is known for its prairies, sunflowers, and barbeque food. Also associated with The Wizard of Oz and…
African place-name, Nigeria
"honor, tribute"
Kanye West propelled his name into the Top 900 in the early 2000s, at the height of his popularity, though now it has dropped off the baby-naming map. In addition to its African derivation, it is a…
Czech variation of Charles
A name that seems to switch genders when it switches nationalities.
Karlan is a masculine name that may have originated as a surname or as a modern constructed name. It potentially combines elements of Karl (meaning 'man' or 'free man' in Germanic languages) with the…
Spelling variation of Kassian or Cassian
As the ancient saint's name Cassian becomes more widely known and more popular, variations will proliferate. Kasian is one but creates pronunciation questions.
Katai is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. In Hungarian contexts, it may be a surname that has transitioned to first-name usage. In Japanese, the elements could represent 'kata'…
Japanese
"first son; harmonious man"
A familiar choice in Japan, Kazuo is known more globally due to award winning writer, Kazuo Ishiguro, whose works include Never Let Me Go , The Remains of the Day , and Klara and the Sun . He won the…
"one harmony; peace"
Keano is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variant of the Irish name Kean or Keane, meaning 'sharp' or 'intelligent.' Alternatively, it could draw inspiration from…
English
"loved or royal power"
Also spelled Kedric, this name has a double origin as either a variant of the surname name Kendrick, or a spelling spin on the literary Cedric, used by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his 1819…
Kellyn is a masculine name with Celtic and Gaelic roots, though it can also be used for girls. It likely derives from the Irish surname Kelly, meaning 'warrior' or 'bright-headed,' with the added…
Kemal is a masculine name of Turkish origin meaning 'perfection' or 'maturity.' The name gained particular prominence through Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of modern Turkey.…
Oromo
"to offer"
As a masculine name, Kenna originates in the Oromo language of Ethiopia, in which it means "to offer" or "to present." It is unrelated to the feminine name Kenna, which is a variation of Kenneth.…
Kerby is a masculine name with English origins, derived from place names referring to a settlement near a church (from the Old Norse 'kirkju-byr' meaning 'church village'). Originally a surname,…
Kerwin is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English elements 'ceorl' meaning 'free peasant' or 'man' and 'wine' meaning 'friend.' The name can also be found as a surname…
Kieron is a masculine name of Irish origin, representing an anglicized spelling variation of the traditional Irish name Ciarán, which means 'little dark one' or 'dark-haired.' This adaptation…
Kiril is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Eastern European countries like Bulgaria, Russia, and Macedonia. It is derived from the Greek name Kyrillos, which comes from 'kyrios'…
Kristan is a masculine variation of the name Kristen or Christian, with roots in Latin through the Greek word "Christianos," meaning "follower of Christ." This name represents a modern masculine…
