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Names Similar to Kate

  1. Kiki

    • Origin:

      French nickname and Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "double happiness"

    • Description:

      Kiki is one of the Coco-Gigi-Fifi-Lulu bohemian-type French nickname names from the turn of the last century, which have endless energy and sparkle. Artist Kiki Smith is its most well-known contemporary representative, and Kiki was the inspiring heroine of Zadie Smith's On Beauty. Kiki can be a nickname for any name beginning with the K sound, from Katherine to Christina to Kayla.
  2. Kali

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit, English

    • Meaning:

      "black one; free man; beauty"

    • Description:

      Kali is a number of different things: a playful, contemporary twist on the name Callie; the Hindu goddess of destruction; an alternative spelling for Kaylee; a short form of the Arablic Kalila, the Greek Kalista, or the African American Kaliyah; a masculine name in India; and a trendy form of Kali(fornia).
  3. Kaiden

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Kaden, modern invented name

    • Description:

      This version of Kaden is also a popular choice and one of the many boys' names starting with k that can also start with a C, as in Caiden, Cayden et al.. Kaiden Alenko is a character in the video game Mass Effect.
  4. Kai

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "sea"

    • Description:

      This appealing multi-cultural name, pronounced KYE, is beginning to be used for girls as well as boys. Among its many derivations and meanings: "sea" in Hawaiian, "forgiveness" in Japanese, "willow tree" in Navajo, "food" in Maori, and "earth" in Scandinavian. For girls, it debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2010.
  5. Katerina

    • Origin:

      Macedonian, Czech, Russian, Bulgarian, and Greek form of Katherine, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      Katerina and its near-identical twin Katarina have a pleasingly lilting European sound, though for some Americans they may be uncomfortably close to Katrina, which will be linked for a long time to the hurricane that devastated New Orleans.
  6. Kalani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "the heavens"

    • Description:

      Kalani is a rhythmic name that can be used for either gender though it is predominantly used on girls in the US. With its celestial meaning, and cool K beginning, it only entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2015. Now in the Top 400, it joins Kai and Leilani as popular choices with Hawaiian origins.
  7. Katarina

    • Origin:

      Slovak; Swedish; Serbian; Croatian; Slovenian, variation of Katherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      The Russian version of Katherine is usually Ekaterina, but this form is used throughout Eastern Europe and may be more friendly to the American ear.
  8. Kalila

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      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.
  9. Kay

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Katherine, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      Kay, a cigarette-smoking, nightclubbing name of the 1930's, could be ready for a comeback along with cousins May/Mae and Ray/Rae.
  10. Kaitlyn

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Caitlin

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      A huge name in the late 90's and most of the 00's, Kaitlyn's been on a downward trend in recent years. Kaitlyn and its soundalikes have been so well used in the US that they can no longer be seen as fresh, but it's still relatively popular in Canada.
  11. Caiden

    • Origin:

      Variation of Caden/Kaden

    • Meaning:

      "round or barrel; battle"

    • Description:

      A variation of the popular Caden, Kayden, Kaden, and so on, Caiden is in the US Top 500 and the UK Top 1000. When you combine all the spelling variations however, Caiden begins to feel and sound like a Top 20 choice in the States.
  12. Kailani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "sea and sky"

    • Description:

      This name's similarity to Kalani and pretty Hawaiian origin helped catapult it into the Top 1000 for the first time in 2013.
  13. Cayden

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name, English

    • Meaning:

      "battle"

    • Description:

      Cayden is one of the many spellings of this popular name, made all the more popular when they're counted together. According to our annual playground analysis, sound-wise at least, Cayden is the 13th most popular name in the US, given to more than 10,600 baby boys.
  14. Kay

    • Description:

      Kay as a masculine name has diverse origins. It can be a short form of names like Kenneth or Kai, or derive from the Middle English word 'key.' In Arthurian legend, Sir Kay was King Arthur's foster brother and seneschal, lending the name a noble, medieval connection. It's also associated with the Old Norse name Kái, meaning 'rejoice.' This brief, one-syllable name has maintained steady but modest usage throughout the decades. Its simplicity and strong sound make it appealing for those seeking a straightforward yet distinctive name for a boy. Kay also has cross-cultural appeal, appearing in various forms in Germanic, Celtic, and Scandinavian traditions.
  15. Cali

    • Description:

      Cali as a masculine name has multiple cultural origins and interpretations. While more commonly recognized as a nickname for the feminine Calista or California, its use for boys may derive from Greek elements meaning 'most beautiful' or possibly from Irish Gaelic, related to the name Callaghan. In Turkish, Cali (pronounced 'jah-luh') has separate linguistic roots. The name has risen in usage in recent years partly due to the trend toward location-inspired names and gender-neutral naming practices. As a boy's name, Cali offers a contemporary, breezy quality with its short form and ending vowel sound. Its cross-cultural nature makes it versatile, while its brevity gives it a modern, accessible quality appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet simple.

  16. Katrina

    • Origin:

      German variation of Katherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      The hurricane blew this one out of the realm of possibility.
  17. Katelyn

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Caitlin

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      One of the most popular of the trendy Caitlin variations, Katelyn points directly to components Kate and Lyn --making it a bit more traditionally feminine.
  18. Kayden

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      This member of the aden/ayden extended family is a popular choice not only in the US but across the pond in England, Wales and Scotland as well. Angie Everhart has a son named Kayden Bobby.
  19. 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.
  20. Kathy

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Katherine, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      There are lots of Kathy moms and grandmas but very few babies, most of whom are now called Kate or Katie.

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