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Compilation of K names

ThatsAmore
By ThatsAmore
Updated Sun Jul 09 2023
A compilation of names starting with the letter K - (Dear Nameberry, can we please go back to not needing the long 15 letter word description?)
  1. Kaja

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian diminutive of Katarina, Polish variation of Gaia or Estonian

    • Meaning:

      "pure; earth mother; rejoice; echo"

    • Description:

      Short, sharp, and pretty, Kaja is an international choice with multiple origins. Favored in Slovenia, Norway, and Poland, the similar Kaia is currently popular more widely.
  2. Kaleb

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Caleb

    • Meaning:

      "devotion to God"

    • Description:

      Kaleb is one of several boys' names starting with k that started life as a classic C name, Caleb. Kevin Federline named his boy Kaleb Michael Jackson.
  3. Kalev

    • Origin:

      Hebrew or Estonian

    • Meaning:

      "dog, or ancestor of the Finns"

    • Description:

      Biblical Hebrew form of Caleb, which means "dog", or possibly "whole heart". Kalev is also the Estonian form of the Finnish name Kaleva, from an ancient demonym of unknown derivation.
  4. Kamala

    • Origin:

      Hindi, Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "lotus or pale red; or, a garden"

    • Description:

      A multicultural name that manages to sound soft and strong at the same time, Kamala is also another name for the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.
  5. Kamaria

    • Origin:

      Swahili

    • Meaning:

      "moonlight"

    • Description:

      Lush and unusual.
  6. Karen

    • Origin:

      Danish variation of Katherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      Karen is a Danish diminutive of Katherine, an English name derived from the Greek Aikaterine. The etymology of Aikaterine is contested, but generally considered to have arisen from the Greek root katharos, meaning "pure." Kaja is a related name, as it is another Danish variation of Katherine.
  7. Karl

    • Origin:

      German and Scandinavian variation of Charles

    • Description:

      Manly almost to the point of macho.
  8. Karsen

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Carson

    • Meaning:

      "son of the marsh-dwellers"

    • Description:

      Carson is finally beginning to fall slightly after a nearly 2-decade reign of popularity, and we suspect its many spelling variations will follow suit.
  9. Karsten

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Carsten

    • Description:

      See CARSTEN.
  10. Kasper

    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Casper, form of Jasper, Persian

    • Meaning:

      "bringer of treasure"

    • Description:

      Jasper and its many international variations, from Kasper to Casper to Gaspard, is finding new popularity.
  11. Kato

    • Origin:

      African, Uganda

    • Meaning:

      "second of twins"

    • Description:

      Kato gained a lot of attention during the O. J. Simpson trial via witness Kato Kaelin (born Brian). It is also the name of a fictional character in "The Green Hornet." Spelled Cato, it has a lot more credibility as an ancient name.
  12. Katriel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my crown is God"

    • Description:

      An unusual name which feels familiar, thanks to its similarity to other names containing the Hebrew element el "God", like Daniel and Gabriel. It was originally a masculine name, but is now used for both sexes.
  13. Katriel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my crown is God"

    • Description:

      An unusual Hebrew name which feels familiar, thanks to its similarity to Katherine and related names. It was originally a masculine name, but is now used for both sexes.
  14. Katrina

    • Origin:

      German variation of Katherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      The hurricane blew this one out of the realm of possibility.
  15. Katrine

    • Description:

      Katrine is a feminine name of Scandinavian, German, and French origin, serving as a variant of Katherine or Katharina. The name ultimately derives from the Greek 'Aikaterine' or 'Hekaterine,' whose meaning remains debated but may relate to the Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure.' Katrine enjoys moderate popularity in Denmark, Norway, and other Northern European countries. In English-speaking regions, it provides a distinctive alternative to the more common Katherine or Katrina. The name carries an elegant, international quality with its clean pronunciation and classic roots. Culturally, the name appears in literature and place names (like the Norwegian Katrine Lake), adding to its subtle appeal. Parents might choose Katrine for its blend of familiarity and uniqueness.

  16. Kaya

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian, English, Literature, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "pure; one who arranges rocks; perfume, incense; fruit, reward"

    • Description:

      A multicultural name, that's currently on style and fits right in with Kaia, Maya, Raya, and Mia. Currently in the Top 500 in both the UK and The Netherlands, it has several different origins and meanings.
  17. Kayla

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "laurel, crown"

    • Description:

      Kayla is a modern invented name that emerged in the late 1950s. Despite its similarity to the name Michaela, Kayla most likely began as a combination of the then-popular name Kay and -la suffix. Alternatively, it may be a variation of the Yiddish name Kaila, which derived from the Hebrew name Kelila. Kayla can also be considered an Anglicization of the Gaelic surname MacCaollaidhe or MacCathail.
  18. Keira

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little dark one"

    • Description:

      Keira is an attractive girls’ name that's gotten a huge boost from the meteoric rise of Keira Knightley. Original spelling Kiera, which relates more directly to the male Kieran, was the more popular form until the rise of Keira Knightley reversed the order. Both are Anglicized versions of the Irish Ciara.
  19. Kellan

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Kellen

    • Meaning:

      "swamp; slender"

    • Description:

      Kellan Lutz is the attractive young actor who plays Emmett Cullen in the Twilight series.
  20. Kendall

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "valley of the river Kent"

    • Description:

      Kendall, as used for a girl, was initially propelled by a soap opera character (Sarah Michelle Gellar as Kendall Hart in All My Children) and reality star and Kardashian sister Kendall Jenner.