Updated October 2026
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Japanese
"village; capital city; apricot; unite"
Also written as Kyō, this Japanese name makes a simple, sweet, yet spirited name for a son. Like many Japanese names, the meaning alters depending on which kanji are used, but Kyo can mean "unite,…
Japanese, Native American
"stork; night"
A funkier version of Coco that may be more appealing if you have Japanese or Native American heritage. Koko comes from the Blackfoot tribe, native to what is now Montana and Alberta, Canada.
"fire, flame"
A Japanese name with plenty of spark, Kasai is a name that's going places — or rather, it is for boys. One of the fastest rising names of 2025, it was given to more than 400 boys in the US, compared…
"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…
"maple tree"
No - not a creative spelling of Katy. This name, which can be used for boys or girls, means maple tree. Kaede is unusual in Japan although it has been gaining more popularity after it has been used…
Arabic, Japanese, "treasure; a pause, interval + to stand, sit"
"treasure; a pause, interval + to stand, sit"
A modern some sounding choice, Kanza is in fact a sparky Arabic and Japanese choice with a lovely meanings. From its Arabic roots, it relates to treasure and wealth, adding value to the name; from…
"orange, tangerine; good luck"
Sweet and colorful, Kitsu is Japanese name with a sleek and stylish sound. Meaning "good luck" or "tangerine, manadarin, orange tree" depending on which kanji are used, the name may also bring to…
Japanese, Hawaian, Native American
"mind, heart + peach; to enter"
A zippy, multicultural name, Kokomo is also the name of cities in Indiana, Arkansas, Hawaii, and Texas, a song by The Beach Boys, and a blues musician (Kokomo James Arnold). When used as a Japanese…
"blessing, excellent, respect, wise, jewel"
A succinct and simple Japanese name with a variety of good meanings, Kei is a unisex choice that has been leaning feminine in recent years, thanks to the popularity of longer form Keiko. Pronounced…
"platycodon flower; balloon flower"
Also spelled as Kikyō and Kikyou, this energetic and floral Japanese name refers to the platycodon flower, also known as the balloon flower or the Chinese bellflower. One of the Seven Autumn Flowers…
Place-name
Kyoto is a Japanese city name not yet on the map for babies, but why not?
Predominantly used for girls, Kiyomi is very occasionally given to boys too.
Koshoo is an unusual masculine name with possible origins in several cultures. It may derive from Japanese elements, where 'ko' can mean 'child' and 'shu' might relate to 'excellence' or…
Koshoo is a rare feminine name with likely multicultural origins. While specific etymology is uncertain, it may have roots in Asian or African naming traditions. The distinctive sound combines the…
"mirror"
One of the most familiar and attractive Japanese names, though rarely heard outside that culture.
"fortunate"
Kiaria is pretty but sure to prove confusing given all the more familiar Kiara and Keira variations out there.
Variation of Kiyomi, Japanese
"pure and beautiful"
Kyomie made its US debut in 2025, a year when its variants Kiyomi and Kyomi were among the fastest rising choices for girls. Originally a Japanese name meaning "pure and beautiful" (or "record of the…
Variation of Kasai, Japanese
Kasai was one of the fastest rising names in the US in 2025, given to four times as many boys as the year prior. The same year, spelling alternative Kasye was one of the top debuts to the stats,…