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Japanese
"smell, fragrance"
Kaori is a Japanese girls' name once largely unknown but brought into the spotlight by celebrity couple Eniko and Kevin Hart, who gave it to their daughter in 2020. Kaori is easily translated in the…
Khyree appears to be a modern variant spelling of the name Kyrie, which derives from Greek 'kyrios' meaning 'lord' or 'master.' The distinctive spelling with 'Kh' and double 'e' ending represents…
Modern invented name
Kyan is a quintessential twenty-first-century name, a twist on the twentieth-century standard Ryan. Kyan is used by the grooming guru on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Kyan Douglas (born Eddie), and…
"sea, ocean + to fly, soar"
A popular Japanese name with an uplifting meaning, Kaito is connected to the air and the sea. Said with three syllables and not the two English speakers may expect, it has been borne by a number of…
One of the new K boys' names that emerged in the nineties, it's now slipping off the radar.
Kaci is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be an Irish variant of Casey, derived from 'Cathasaigh' meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful.' It's also seen as a diminutive of Katherine or a modern…
Spelling variation of Kayden or Caden, American invented name
"round or barrel; battle"
Aiden has spawned a legion of offshoots used mostly for boys but sometimes for girls too, and Kaidyn is one such name. Though it has been predominantly used on boys in recent years, it was given to…
English place and surname
"place of hawks; river town; Káti's town"
A cool, engaging surname, Keaton might feel like a fresh spin on Katelyn, Keeley or Katherine. While it is used ten times more often for boys, 27 girls were still given the name in a recent year.…
Variation of Carly, English
"free man"
Supermodel Karlie Kloss lends this spelling variation some style. Having appeared in the US Top 1000 since 1991, it was in trouble of dropping off completely when it ranked Number 992 in 2009. Since…
A modern mashup of the popular Ky/Kai sound and the trendy -land ending. More than 60 boys were named Kyland in 2022.
Sanskrit
"poet, sage"
A subtle and attractive name for the child of a poet or poetry-enthusiast.
Kenzley is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in the early 2000s as part of the trend toward blended or created names with the popular '-ley' suffix. It likely combines elements of McKenzie or…
Spelling variation of Kaylin
The family of Kaylin names includes a wide variety of spellings—Kaylen, Kaelyn, and Kaylynn are a few—that enjoy varying degrees of popularity. This particular spelling plays on a couple contemporary…
Variation of Kaylani, Hawaiian
"majestic"
We've lost count of how many Kaylani variations rank on the national charts. But here's another one.
English
"guide, leading"
This rising name, possibly a variation of the Irish Kian, has been associated with several accomplished athletes.
Kailynn is a feminine name that represents a modern blend of the popular prefix 'Kai-' (found in names like Kayla and Kaitlyn) with the trendy suffix '-lynn.' This contemporary combination name…
Modern invented name, variation of Kyson
A spelling variation of Kyson, possibly with a hint of pop cultural influence (via the Kardashians and Gigi Hadid). Sometimes recorded to mean "son of Kyle" (or maybe "son of Kylie"), in this case,…
English word name
" a mounted man-at-arms serving a feudal superior"
Knight (as opposed to Night) is a name clad in shiny armor. This high-ranking word name was introduced by singers Kelis and Nas. Knight might join brothers King, Royal, and Noble in a new definition…
Short form of Kyra or Greek
"Lord"
Kyrie elieson is one of the oldest religious refrains, meaning Lord, have mercy. As a first name, though, Kyrie is less a name of God and more a nickname-name that might be short for Kyra or a…
Kinzlee is a modern feminine name that emerged in the early 21st century, representing the trend toward creative spellings and the popularity of the 'lee/leigh/ley' suffix. Likely derived from…