K Versions of C Names for Girls

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 the world of girls' names as well. This particular one also has the trendy Kardashian-Esque "K" beginning. The Carter spelling entered the Top 1000 for girls around the same time but currently sits higher up in the charts, hovering just around the Top 500.

This spelling variation of Courtney has been popularized by celebrity Kourtney Kardashian.

While Carson and its spelling variations lean masculine, many parents still see the appeal of this surname name for girls each year.

Lovely Italian island name, Kardashian style.

Kamber takes Amber into the 21st century, particularly with the Kardashian-ized K spelling.

Cam and Kam names, led by Camila, are hot right now — time to add Cambria and Kambria to the list of possibilities.

Whether it be due to the Kardashian's or another manifestation of the creative spelling trend, we're seeing K spelling variations as some of the fastest-rising names of the past few years -- and Karly is no exception.