50 Baby Names Starting With “K” to Knock Your Socks Off (2024)

Whether you are working your way through name options alphabetically or specifically want a name that begins with ‘K,’ consider this list your one-stop shop. We have names from all over the world for your consideration, so you’re sure to find something that appeals to you.

From America we have Kaelin, a girl’s name derived from Katherine, meaning ‘pure.’ If you like the meaning but want something a little more modern than the older Katherine, Kaelin might be just what you’re looking for. You can also play with the spelling to make it unique.

For a boy, the Hebrew name, Kaleb, meaning ‘whole-hearted,’ is great for someone you love whole-heartedly, or who puts all their passion and enthusiasm into whatever they do. Alternatively, you could consider Keanu, popularized by the actor Keanu Reeves. It is a Hawaiian name meaning ‘cool mountain breeze.’

If you’d like something a little more exotic, Kamala, an Indian girl’s name meaning ‘lotus flower’ is lovely, and your daughter will grow up with an amazing role model in politician Kamala Harris.

Kelly is a more familiar name for girls and is rising in popularity. It has Irish origins and means ‘bright-headed.’ There are several celebrities with the name Kelly who your daughter could look to for inspiration as a role model.

Kachada

Meaning: White man
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy

Kaelin

Meaning: Pure
Origin: American
Gender: Girl

Kadar

Meaning: Strong
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy

Kadmiel

Meaning: God of antiquity; God of rising
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy

Kadmus

Meaning: From the east
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy

Kadru

Meaning: Daughter of Daksha
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl

Kaela

Meaning: The laurel crown
Origin: Israeli
Gender: Girl

Kaemon

Meaning: Joyful; righthanded. Old Samurai name
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy

Kafka

Meaning: Bird
Origin: Czechoslovakian
Gender: Boy

Kaila

Meaning: Style
Origin: Hawaiian
Gender: Girl

Kaisa

Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl

Kalanit

Meaning: Flower
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl

Kalara

Meaning: Shines
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl

Kaleb

Meaning: Whole-hearted
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy

Kali

Meaning: Rosebud
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl

Kalle

Meaning: Strong
Origin: Finnish
Gender: Unisex

Kama

Meaning: Love
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Girl

Kamala

Meaning: Lotus flower
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl

Kamilla

Meaning: Servant for the temple
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl

Kanaka

Meaning: Gold
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl

Kane

Meaning: Warrior. Intelligent
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Boy

Kanika

Meaning: Black
Origin: Egyptian
Gender: Girl

Kano

Meaning: One’s masculine power; capability
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl

Karl

Meaning: Strong and masculine
Origin: French
Gender: Boy

Kasimir

Meaning: Enforces peace
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy

Kassandra

Meaning: Unheeded prophetess
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl

Katherine

Meaning: Pure
Origin: American
Gender: Girl

Keanu

Meaning: Cool mountain breeze
Origin: Hawaiian
Gender: Boy

Kedar

Meaning: Strong
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy

Kees

Meaning: Horn
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy

Keitaro

Meaning: Blessed
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy

Kelly

Meaning: Bright-headed
Origin: Irish
Gender: Girl

Kelvin

Meaning: From the narrow river
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Boy

Kendal

Meaning: Royal valley, referring to Kent in England
Origin: English
Gender: Girl

Kendra

Meaning: Knowledge
Origin: English
Gender: Girl

Kent

Meaning: Chief
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Boy

Kentaro

Meaning: Sharp; big boy
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy

Kevin

Meaning: Handsome by birth
Origin: English
Gender: Boy

Khasa