Updated October 2026
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English word name
"family; connectedness"
This unusual English word name and surname was the middle name of American sci-fi writer Philip K. Dick, after his mother's maiden name. Its striking sound and appealing meaning make it a promising…
Word name
"fate"
The next Destiny? Kismet seems like it might be fated for increased use.
English
"servant clearing"
Keira Knightley made her first name famous, single-handedly changing the most popular spelling from Kiera to Keira. Now we're moving on to use her last name as baby name inspiration. Knightley is a…
Feminization of Kyriakos or word name, Greek
"of the lord; Sunday"
Kyriaki is the feminine variation of Kyriakos, derived from the Greek word kyrios , meaning "lord." It is also the Greek word for Sunday, meaning it doubles up as a word name, and a saint's name,…
Bulgarian
"handsome John"
A popular name in its native Bulgaria, Kaloyan comes from the Greek words kalos Ioannis, meaning "handsome John". It was used as a nickname for Tsar Ivan I of Bulgaria which eventually became the…
Invented name
"cozy"
Nickname names and cutesy names have been on the rise in recent years as have alternatively spelled words and names featuring the letter Z. This modern invention combines all these elements and was…
Variation of Chephirah, Hebrew
"young lioness; village"
A distinctive Biblical place name, Kephirah could make an interesting alternative to the more familiar Keziah, Keturah, and Sapphira. Also spelled as Chephirah (and sometimes Kefeera, Kfira, Kephira,…
Hebrew
"Yahweh establishes"
A rare Biblical with similar sounds to Kenneth, Zephaniah, and Kai, Kenaniah appears in the Old Testament, borne by a figure associated with music and musical worship. Also spelled as Chenaniah, it…
Japanese
"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…
"small bay"
In 2025, Kover was one of two names to debut in the US stats for both sexes — the other being Reazyn. Given to 5 boys and 5 girls, it could be an Anglicization of the Hungarian surname Kövér (meaning…
Kover was one of just two names to debut in the US stats for both sexes in 2025 — the other being Reazyn. Given to 5 girls and 5 boys, it could be an Anglicization of the Hungarian surname Kövér…
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…
Yoruba
"second-born of twins or one who falls behind"
Although the best-known Kehinde is the male painter Kehinde Wiley, this name is used for both genders in its native Nigeria and can be just as attractive for a girl.
Variation of Kaeli or Kael
Kaelis was one of the fastest rising debuts in the US in 2025 when it was given to 45 girls, having never been used for more than four in the past. The exact meaning or origin is unknown but Kaelis…
"beautiful peace"
Kazumi can be used both as a masculine and feminine name. It is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazuki.
"rainbow"
This feminine name, pleasingly reminiscent of Kismet, has a similarly lovely meaning: Rainbow.
This African name, which derives from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria, is used for both girls and boys -- but in the US, its most notable bearer is (male) artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley, who paints brown-…
Modern invented name
This interesting name has unfortunately risen to attention through the tragic murder case of little Khandalyce Stevenson. Probably needs some time before it can be used without these sad connections.
Thai
"flower"
This Thai name can get shortened to Niki or Nika.
Biblical place name, Hebrew
"a cut"
In the Bible, there is a reference to the Kerith Ravine, where God told Elijah to hide in order to be provided with water during a drought. There is also a Kerith in the James Michener novel The…