Girl Dog Names That Start With K
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Kayleigh
Variation of Kaylee, English
"laurel, crown"
The -leigh suffix seems to be losing its luster; several names in this category, including Kayleigh, Kyleigh and Ryleigh, peaked in popularity a few years back but have since lost quite a bit of…
Kelsey
English surname
"Cenel's island"
Yesterday's hottie, today's mom name. Kelsey derives from several English place names and may mean "Cenel's island", from the Old English name Cenel "fierce". Kelsey entered the Top 1000 in the late…
Keyla
Spelling variation of Kayla
While Kayla has been a mainstay in the US Top 1000 list since the 1960s, alternate version Keyla is relatively new, first entering the charts in 2002. While this spelling also has the possibility of…
Kyra
Feminine variation of Cyrus, Persian
"throne"
The girls' name Kyra sounds like the also popular Keira/Kiera, but has a different root. There are twice as many baby girls named Keira as Kyra, with Kiera in third place. Kyra now ranks at #590 and…
Kendra
Feminization of Kenneth or English
"handsome or knowing"
Kendra was once seen as a feminization of Kenneth -- but it's now firmly established as a standalone. American parents can't seem to make up their mind about it though: it was one of 2013's…
Kelly
Irish
"war"
Once the quintessential bouncy teenager name, Kelly helped launch the trend of unisex Irish names . But it now takes a backseat to more substantial surname names like Kennedy.
Kahlani
Spelling variation of Kehlani, Hawaiian
"sea and sky"
Hawaiian names have officially made their way to the mainland, with Leilani, Kehlani, Alani, Kailani, and Kaylani all ranking within the Top 300. Now Kahlani — one of several pseudo-Hawaiian names…
Kylee
Noongar, Scottish
"boomerang; narrow channel"
Variation of Kylie with the popular suffix -ee. Kylie was popular in Australia in the 1970s and 80s, said to come from a Noongar word for "boomerang". In the US, it has also been used as a…
Khalani
Variation of Kailani, Hawaiian
"sea and sky"
Khalani debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2020 thanks to the influence of Khalani Simon — known as Lani Love — a child model and budding star.
Kallie
Variation of Callie, diminutive of Caroline, English, or Calliope, Greek
"free man; beautiful voice"
Kallie is usually used as a nickname for more unusual names like Calliope, Kalliope, and Calendula. We also think this is a fresher alternative to Kelly.
Kimber
Diminutive of Kimberley
This diminutive of Kimberley is gaining momentum as a standalone name. For our part, we're stumped by its rise.
Kinslee
Spelling variation of Kinsley, English
"king's meadow"
Kinslee is a spelling alternative of Kinsley, a sweet, sassy choice in the style of Aubree or Bailee. It entered the US charts in 2014 and has been rising and falling in usage on a year-by-year…
Kori
Spelling variation of Corey, English, African, Hebrew
"from the hollow; lamb; coral"
This variation of Corey has a Kardashian-style spelling update -- which might be why it's experiencing a boost in popularity of late. Kori is also a Kikuyu name meaning lamb, one of the many names…
Kamiyah
American
A newcomer to the US popularity charts, likely influenced by the popularity of similar names Camila and Camilla.
Karter
Spelling variation of Carter
"transporter of goods by cart"
The K-spelling of Carter has been in the boys' Top 1000 since 2005. In 2014, Karter cracked the girls' Top 1000, too. Karter joins the plethora of surnames turned boys' names that are now entering…
Katori
Japanese
"beautiful jasmine girl"
Streamlined and sleek Japanese name with a sweet, fragrant meaning.
Kamira
Greek mythological name
Kamira was a minor goddess in Greek mythology — the daughter of Danaus — and the ancient city of Camirus was named for her. Some sources relate her name to the mythical Chimera, a creature made of…
Kala
Tamil; Hawaiian
"Virtue; princess"
Katniss
Literary and botanical name
Katniss Everdeen is the heroine of the popular Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, whose name comes from the (very real) edible aquatic plant of the genus Sagittaria. Katniss's father tells her…
Katia
Russian diminutive of Ekaterina
"pure"
One of the warm and earthy Russian nickname names now coming into style. Denzel Washington is the father of a Katia.