Unique Names that Start With K

Kayleen

Kayleen is a feminine name with Irish and American origins, created as a modern variation of Kathleen or a combination of the popular Kay and the suffix -leen. The name carries the meaning 'pure' or…

Keren

Hebrew

"ram's horn, ray of light"

Israeli-born singer Keren Ann introduced this traditional Hebrew name to the US, where it could well be mistaken for Karen. Nevertheless, 100 girls were given the name in a recent year.

Katy

Short form of Katherine

"pure"

Katy, or more popularly Katie, stood fashionably on their own two feet for several years there, during the Katelyn boom. But now both Katy and Katie are fading in favor of grownup Kate or buttoned-up…

Katelynn

Spelling variation of Caitlin

Caitlin, but with the popular -lynn suffix.

Kaliya

Kaliya is a feminine name with multiple possible origins across different cultures. In Sanskrit traditions, Kaliya (कालिय) refers to a serpent in Hindu mythology defeated by Krishna. In Slavic…

Kensington

Place name

Kensington is a place name with a number of referents; there are cities by the name in Australia, Canada, South Africa, the UK, and the US. As a girls' name, it entered the US Top 1000 in 2015,…

Kulture

English word name

"the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group"

Rappers Cardi B and Offset gave the truly unique word name Kulture to their daughter in 2018. Its message is more inclusive and artistic than such elevated celebrity baby names as Saint, Reign, and…

Kaleigh

Variation of Kaylee and Kali with the popular "-leigh" suffix.

Khari

West African

"kingly"

Traditionally a West African boys' name, Khari is used quite often for girls in the U.S. as well, thanks to its similarity to the more familiar Carrie. Khari is one of the African names that easily…

Kalila

Arabic

"beloved"

The lilting name of a range of mythical mountains, with an extensive menu of spellings, and a more unusual way of fitting in with current favorites Lila and Lola.

Kaylor

American invented name

A modern invention that combines Taylor's ending with the kool initial K.

Kierra

American, invented name

Adding an extra 'R' to Kiera makes it rhyme with the fashionable Sierra. Kierra is a more distinctive choice than Kiera, Keira, or Kyra, all similarly pronounced, but there may be some pronunciation…

Kayley

American variation of Kayla

"laurel, crown, wreath"

A contemporary choice, Kayley blends elements of Kayla, Hayley, Michaela, and Keeley. Likely invented as a variation of Kayla, it can be considered a combination of popular sounds, though it may also…