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120+ Cute, Unique, & Popular Girl Names Starting With K

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Choosing Girl Names Starting With K

There are plenty of baby girl names to consider, and finding the right one can be overwhelming. Some of the most popular and top baby names start with K. 

It’s a letter worth considering, especially if you want trending names with exotic spellings or rare meanings.

We prepared this list of 120+ cute, popular, and unique names that start with K for baby girls to help you pick the best one for your little princess. 

 

What Are Some Unique K Names For A Girl?

Kahlia

 

  • Meaning: “Keeper of the keys”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-lee-yah”
  • Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: California-based lawyer Kahlia Corral and Kahlia Ashton (the wife of professional Australian rules footballer Jeremy Howe)
  • Variants: Kallia, Kaliah, and Kalia

 

Kaija

 

  • Origin: Finnish and Estonian girl name
  • Meaning: “Life” or “pure”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-jah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho née Laakkonen and Estonian skier Kaija Udras
  • Variants: Also considered a variant of the Greek girl names Kate and Catherine

 

Karabo

 

  • Meaning: “Answer” or a spiritual name that means “God has answered my prayers”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-rah-boh”
  • Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Fictional character Karabo Moroka in “Generations” (a South African soap opera)
  • Variants: Karrabo

 

Kareemah

 

  • Origin: Arabic girl name
  • Meaning: “Generous,” “noble,” and “honorable”
  • Pronunciation: “kahr-eehm-uh”
  • Length: 8 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Internet personality Kareemah Emordi
  • Variants: Kareema and Karimah

 

Katriana

 

  • Origin: Eastern European girl name
  • Pronunciation: “kat-ree-ah-nah”
  • Length: 8 letters, 4 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Actor and musician Katriana Koppe
  • Variants: A version of Katherine

 

Katya

 

  • Origin: Russian girl name
  • Meaning: “Pure” or “perfect”
  • Pronunciation: “kat-yah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American fantasy novel writer Katya Reimann and Russian dancer Katya Jones
  • Variants: Russian version of Katherine

 

Kerenza

 

  • Origin: Cornish girl name
  • Pronunciation: “keh-ren-zah”
  • Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American chef Kerenza Napoles and English violinist Kerenza Peacock
  • Variants: Cerenza and Kerensa

 

Kerri

 

  • Meaning: Also a black girl name that means “dark and mysterious” or “dark-haired one”
  • Pronunciation: “keh-ree”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American model and actress Kerri Kendall and radio and TV host Kerri Kasem
  • Variants: Kerry and Keri

 

Kamila

 

  • Origin: Latin, Slavic, and Arabic girl name
  • Meaning: Slavic origin that means “a young person who does religious work” (can also mean “helper to the priest”) or an Arabic name meaning “perfect”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-mee-lah”
  • Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #212
  • Namesakes: Polish Olympic hammer thrower Kamila Skolimowska and Czech Olympic ice dancer Kamila Hájková
  • Variants: A version of “Camilla”

 

Kara

 

  • Origin: Latin and Hebrew girl name
  • Meaning: Latin name meaning “beloved” or Hebrew name meaning “to call”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #874
  • Namesakes: American theater actress Kara Lindsay and American basketball player Kara Wolters
  • Variants: Cara, Carra, Carah, Karra, and Karah

 

Kassidy

 

  • Meaning: Sweet girl name that means “clever” and “curly-haired”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-see-dee”
  • Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #823
  • Namesakes: American country music singer Kassidy Lorraine Osborn and diver Kassidy Leigh Cook
  • Variants: Cassidy, Caiside (Gaelic girl name), and Kassidee

 

Katherine

 

  • Meaning: “Pure”
  • Pronunciation: “kath-eh-reen”
  • Length: 9 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #166
  • Namesakes: American actress Katherine Heigl and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) mathematician Katherine Johnson
  • Variants: Catherine, Kathryn, Katerine, Catriona, and Kate

 

Katie

 

  • Origin: Greek girl name
  • Meaning: “Pure”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-tee”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #559
  • Namesakes: Irish professional boxer and former footballer Katie Taylor and Scottish actress Katie Leung
  • Variants: A modern version of Katherine

 

Kayla

 

  • Origin: Hebrew, Greek, and Irish girl name
  • Meaning: “Slim and fair,” “god-like,” “crown of laurels,” or “slender and fair”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-lah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #279
  • Namesakes: American field hockey player Kayla Bashore Smedley and New Zealander netball player Kayla Cullen
  • Variants: Kaila, Kylie, Cayla, Callia, and Kylah

 

Kaylee

 

  • Origin: English girl name
  • Meaning: “Crown,” “laurel,” or “beloved”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-lee”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #161
  • Namesakes: American actress and model Kaylee Bryant and television journalist Kaylee Hartung 
  • Variants: Also spelled as “Kayleigh” 

 

Keilani

 

  • Meaning: This cute girl name means “sky,” “heaven,” “glorious,” or “royal one.”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-lah-nee”
  • Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #632
  • Namesakes: American model Keilani Malia Asmus and softball pitcher Keilani Johanna Ricketts
  • Variants: Kehlani

 

Kimberly

 

  • Origin: English girl name
  • Meaning: Earthy name that means “from the royal fortress meadow,” “from the wood of the royal forest,” “woodland,” or “clearing”
  • Pronunciation: “kim-ber-lee”
  • Length: 8 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #210
  • Namesakes: American double trap and skeet shooter Kimberly “Kim” Rhode and artist and author Kimberly Brooks
  • Variants: Kimberlee, Kimberleigh, and Kimberly

 

Kylie

 

  • Origin: Australian girl name
  • Meaning: Boomerang and graceful
  • Pronunciation: “kai-lee”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #198
  • Namesakes: Australian singer and actress Kylie Minogue and New Zealander singer-songwriter Kylie Price
  • Variants: Kyleigh, Kiley, Kilee, and Kyley

 

Top & Up-And-Coming Baby Girl Names Starting With K

Kacie

 

  • Meaning: “Vigilant” or “watchful”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-see”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: English model Kacie Hunt and American inline skater Kacie Fischer
  • Variants: Kaycee

 

Kailani

 

  • Origin: Hawaiian girl name
  • Meaning: Nature name for girls that blends “kai” (ocean or sea) with “lani” (heaven or sky) to form “ocean and heaven,” “sea and sky,” “heavenly sea,” or “sea heavens”
  • Pronunciation: “kai-lah-nee”
  • Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #223
  • Namesakes: Celebrity kid Kailani Merizalde Phillippe Knapp (daughter of American actor and film producer Ryan Phillippe and Alexis Knapp) and Australian figure skater Kailani Craine 
  • Variants: This can also be spelled as “Kehlani.”

 

Kamala 

 

  • Origin: Sanskrit and Indian – Hindu girl name
  • Pronunciation: “kah-mah-lah”
  • Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Kamala Harris who holds the record as the first woman, African American, and Indian American to serve as the US vice president
  • Variants: Kammala and Kamalah 

 

Karly

 

  • Origin: Latin unisex name
  • Meaning: “Free man (or woman)”
  • Pronunciation: “kar-lee”
  • Length: 5 letters, syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American actress Karly Rothenberg and Scottish figure skater Karly Robertson
  • Variants: Carly and Karlee

 

Kathryn

 

  • Origin: Greek girl name
  • Meaning: “Pure”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-thruhn”
  • Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #658
  • Namesakes: Australian children’s fantasy author Kathryn Deans and American actress Kathryn Morris 
  • Variants: Katherine, Cathryn, and Catherine

 

Kesia

 

  • Origin: African girl name
  • Meaning: “Favorite,” “earthbound,” or a girl plant name that means “cassia tree”
  • Pronunciation: “kes-yah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: None
  • Variants: Keshia and Kezia

 

Kristin

 

  • Origin: Latin girl name
  • Meaning: “Consecrated to God,” “follower of Christ,” or “a Christian”
  • Pronunciation: “kris-teen”
  • Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Icelandic poet and writer Kristín Eiríksdóttir and American actress Kristin Bauer van Straten
  • Variants: Kristine, Kirstin, and Christine

 

Kyle

 

  • Origin: Gaelic and Irish gender-neutral name
  • Meaning: 1 syllable girl name that means “narrow,” “slender,” “confidence,” “reliance,” “trust,” or “strait”
  • Pronunciation: “kyl”
  • Length: 4 letters, 1 syllable
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American teen actress Kyle Chavarria and actress Kyle Richards
  • Variants: Kile, Kylen, and Kailee

 

These are popular boy names that are also ideal as girl names:

 

Kennedy 

 

  • Origin: Irish and Gaelic unisex name
  • Meaning: Warrior name that means “helmeted chief” or “armored”
  • Pronunciation: “keh-neh-dee”
  • Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #74 (girls)
  • Namesakes: American actress Kennedy McMann and singer Kennedy Holmes
  • Variants: Also spelled as “Kennedi,” “Kennedee,” and “Kenedy”

 

Kinsley

 

  • Origin: English unisex name
  • Meaning: This name means “king’s meadow,” “king’s clearing,” or “royal victory”
  • Pronunciation: “kins-lee”
  • Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #61 (girls)
  • Namesakes: Celebrity kids Kinsley Kesler (the daughter of ice hockey star Ryan Kesler) and Kinsley James Robinson Clark (the daughter of actress Jenny Robison and musician Travis Clark)
  • Variants: Also spelled as “Kinslee” 

 

Kaedee

 

  • Origin: English unisex name
  • Meaning: “Flow and pure,” “rhyming,” or a musical girl name that means “rhythmic flow of sounds”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-dee”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: None
  • Variants: Kaede and Kady

 

Kai

 

  • Meaning: Hawaiian name that means “sea” or Japanese name that means “shell”
  • Pronunciation: 1-syllable name pronounced as “kie”
  • Length: 3 letters, 1 syllable
  • Popularity/Rank: #790 (girls)
  • Namesakes: German actress Kai Fischer and American musician Kai Altair 
  • Variants: Kaia and Kay

 

Kaya

 

  • Origin: Turkish girl name
  • Meaning: “Wise child,” “stone,” “forgiveness,” “restful place,” or “home”
  • Pronunciation: “kaa-yuh”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American actress and singer Kaya Jones and Canadian freestyle skier Kaya Turski
  • Variants: Kaia and Kaya

 

Kelly

 

  • Origin: Irish and Scottish gender-neutral name 
  • Meaning: “Warrior”
  • Pronunciation: “keh-lee”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #805 (girls)
  • Namesakes: English television personality and singer Kelly Osbourne and American singer-songwriter and author Kelly Clarkson
  • Variants: Kelli, Kalli, Kallie, Kelley, and Kelleigh

 

Kendall

 

  • Origin: Anglo-Saxon and English unisex name 
  • Meaning: Lovely name that means “valley on the River Kent”
  • Pronunciation: “ken-dal”
  • Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #301 (girls)
  • Namesakes: American model and TV personality Kendall Jenner and writer Kendall Hailey
  • Variants:  Kendal and Kendale

 

Kenzie

 

  • Origin: Scottish unisex name 
  • Meaning: Nonbinary name (gender-free) that means “the son of Coinneach,” “descendent of the handsome man,” or “the fair one”
  • Pronunciation: “ken-zee” 
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #519 (girls)
  • Namesakes: American dancer, actress, singer, and model Kenzie Ziegler and American stock car racing driver Kenzie Ruston Hemric
  • Variants: Kenzee and Kenzy

 

Kim

 

  • Meaning: “From the royal fortress meadow,” “kingly,” “leader,” “wealthy,” or “gold”
  • Pronunciation: “kim”
  • Length: 3 letters, 1 syllable
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American actress Kim Basinger and interior designer Kim Spradlin (the winner of “Survivor: One World” in 2012)
  • Variants: Kym and Kimy

 

Kinley 

 

  • Origin: Irish and Scottish unisex name
  • Meaning: “Warrior”
  • Pronunciation: “kin-lee”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllable
  • Popularity/Rank: #527 (girls)
  • Namesakes: Canadian road bicycle racer Kinley Gibson and soccer player Kinley McNicoll
  • Variants: Kinlee and Kinly

 

Kody

 

  • Origin: English gender-neutral name
  • Meaning: “Helpful”
  • Pronunciation: “kow-dee”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: None for girls
  • Variants: Cody and Kodee

 

Trendy & Modern Girl Names Starting With K

Kadence

 

  • Origin: Latin unisex name
  • Meaning: It which means “rhythm” and “flow.”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-denz”
  • Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American actress Kadence Kendall Roach and celebrity kid Kadence Clover Hawk, the daughter of American pro skater Tony Hawk
  • Variants: A variation of Cadence

 

Klara

 

  • Origin: Latin and Hungarian girl name 
  • Meaning: “Clear,” “famous,” or “bright”
  • Pronunciation: “klah-rah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Russian Olympic speed skater Klara Ivanovna Guseva and Czech tennis player Klára Koukalová
  • Variants: Clara, Claire, Clare, and Klare

 

Adorable & Beautiful Girl Names Starting With K

Keisha

 

  • Origin: Hebrew girl name
  • Meaning: “Great joy” or a nature name that means “cassia tree” or “cinnamon”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-sha”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: New Zealander film actress Keisha Castle-Hughes and British singer-songwriter Keisha Buchanan
  • Variants: Keysha, Keishia, Keesha, and Keissha

 

Kristen

 

  • Origin: Latin nonbinary name
  • Meaning: “Follower of Christ”
  • Pronunciation: “kris-ten”
  • Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American actress and tennis player Kristen Connolly and actress and film producer Kristen Flores
  • Variants: Kristine and Kirsten

 

Mythical Girl Names Starting With K

Kali

 

  • Origin: Sanskrit and Indian – Hindi girl name
  • Meaning: Also a black baby name that means “the black one,” “time,” or “the divine mother”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-lee”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #250
  • Namesakes: Sanskrit and Hindu goddess of death and rebirth; also a powerful Hindu goddess and the master of time
  • Also after American voice actress Kali Troy and sprint athlete Kali Davis-White
  • Variants: Kahli

 

Kianda

 

  • Origin: African girl name
  • Meaning: “A great person,” “valley,” or a mystical name that means “mermaid” or “deity of the waters”
  • Pronunciation: “kee-uhn-dah”
  • Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Angolan goddess of the sea and fishermen, often depicted as a mermaid
  • Variants: Kiyanda

 

K Girl Names From Greek Mythology

Kassandra

 

  • Meaning: “Unheeded prophetess,” “warrior,” or “shining upon men”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-san-drah”
  • Length: 9 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Greek priestess who was wise and told the truth, but no one believed her
  • Variants: Also spelled as Cassandra

 

Khloe

 

  • Origin: Greek girl name
  • Meaning: “Green herb,” “fertility,” “blooming,” “blossoming,” “green shoot,” and “flourishing just like a young, blooming plant”
  • Pronunciation: “kloh-eeh”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #186
  • Namesakes/Description: American reality TV personality Khloe Alexandra Kardashian and English reality TV personality Khloe Evans
  • Variants: This goddess name is another version of “Chloe,” which is the alternative name of the Greek goddess Demeter used during the spring months because it’s related to new growth and sprouts

 

Kleio

 

  • Origin: Ancient Greek name for girls
  • Meaning: “Fame” or “glory”
  • Pronunciation: “klee-oh”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: The Greek goddess and muse of history
  • Variants: Also spelled as “Klio,” “Clio,” and “Cleo”

 

Spiritual & Biblical Girl Names Beginning With K

Kismet

 

  • Origin: Arabic girl name
  • Meaning: “Fate” or “destiny”
  • Pronunciation: “kis-met”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Also a song title after “Kismet” by the Filipino rock band Silent Sanctuary
  • Variants: Kissmet, Kismett, Kizmet, Qisma, Kizmat, and Kismat

 

Krishnavi

 

  • Origin: Gujarati – Hindu girl name (Indo-Aryan language in Gujarat, an Indian state) 
  • Meaning: “Lord Krishna (the Hindu god of protection, tenderness, compassion, and love)”
  • Pronunciation: “krish-nah-vee”
  • Length: 9 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: None
  • Variants: Krissnavi and Krishnavee

 

Exotic K Girl Names From Around The World

Kabira

 

  • Origin: Arabic girl name
  • Meaning: “Great,” “noble,” or “powerful”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-beer-uh”
  • Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Also a name that means “water” because of Kabira Bay in Okinawa, Japan
  • Variants: Kabirra; it’s also a feminine version of the Arabic boy name “Kabir”

 

Kahlika

 

  • Origin: Sanskrit girl name
  • Meaning: “Rosebud,” “flower bud,” or “loud”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-lee-kah”
  • Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: None
  • Variants: Kalika

 

Karlee

 

  • Meaning: “Free woman,” “strength,” or “womanly”
  • Pronunciation: “kar-lee”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American competition swimmer Karlee Bispo and Canadian curler Karlee Burgess
  • Variants: Carly; a feminine version of “Carl,” which means “free person”

 

Greek Baby Girl Names Beginning With K

Kahle

 

  • Origin: Greek girl name
  • Meaning: Name that means “beautiful” or “lovely”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-leh
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Also a last name (e.g., American figure skater Danielle Kahle and actress Manon Kahle)
  • Variants: Kale

 

Kaitlyn

 

  • Origin: Greek and Irish girl name
  • Meaning: “Pure”
  • Pronunciation: “kate-leen”
  • Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #627
  • Namesakes: American-Canadian ice dancer Kaitlyn Weaver and American actress Kaitlyn Dever
  • Variants: Katelyn

 

Karisa

 

  • Origin: Greek girl name
  • Meaning: “Beloved” or “very dear”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-ree-sah”
  • Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: It’s also a name after Charis, one of the three Greek goddesses of nature, human creativity, beauty, fertility, and charm, who are collectively known as the Charites (Graces)
  • Variants: Karissa, Carisa, Carissa, and Charis

 

Katianna

 

  • Origin: Greek and American girl name
  • Meaning: “Flawless or neat,” “holy light,” or “pure”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-tee-ahn-uh”
  • Length: 8 letters, 4 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Katianna Stoermer Coleman (the sister of American actress Zendaya)
  • Variants: Katiana

 

Konstantina

 

  • Origin: Latin and Greek girl name
  • Meaning: Strong girl name that means “consistent and steady,” “constancy,” “steadfastness,” or “reliable”
  • Pronunciation: “kons-tan-tee-nah”
  • Length: 11 letters, 4 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Greek long-distance runner Konstantina Kefala and weightlifter Konstantina Benteli
  • Variants: Female version of the Latin boy name “Constantine”

 

Kora

 

  • Origin: Greek girl name
  • Meaning: “Maiden”
  • Pronunciation: “koh-rah”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #462
  • Namesakes: Filipino children’s book author and illustrator Kora Dandan-Albano
  • Variants: Cora, Kore, and Core

 

Italian Girl Names That Begin With K

Karina

 

  • Meaning: Charming girl name that means “love”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-ree-nah”
  • Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #702
  • Namesakes: American actress Karina Lombard and singer Karina Pasian
  • Variants: Carina, Kareina, Karinna, and Karyna

 

Kiara

 

  • Origin: Irish, Hindi, and Italian girl name
  • Meaning: “God’s gracious gift” 
  • Also a name that means “light” or “clear” as an Italian name and “dark” or “black” as an Irish girl name
  • Pronunciation: “key-ah-rah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #252
  • Namesakes: Canadian mountain biker Kiara Bisaro and American writer Kiara Brinkman 
  • Variants: Kearah (Irish name for girls), Chiara (Italian girl name), and Ciara (Irish Gaelic name)

 

Hawaiian Girl Names That Begin With K

Kaia

 

  • Origin: Latin, Scandinavian, and Hawaiian girl name
  • Meaning: “Pure,” “the sea,” “life,” or “earth”
  • Pronunciation: “kai-uh”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes/Description: American model Kaia Gerber and Estonian singer Kaia Urb
  • Variants: Kaya and Kaiah 

 

Keala

 

  • Origin: Hawaiian girl name 
  • Meaning: Unique girl name that means “pathway”
  • Pronunciation: “kee-uh-lah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American diver Keala O’Sullivan and actress Keala Settle
  • Variants: Keiala and Kealla

 

Keonna

 

  • Origin: English and Hawaiian girl name 
  • Meaning: Exotic girl name that means “divine” or “God’s gracious gift”
  • Pronunciation: “kee-oh-nah”
  • Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: US-based TV personality Keonna Green
  • Variants: Keoana and Keonne

 

English Baby Girl Names Beginning With K

Kaisley

 

  • Origin: Scottish, American, English, and Irish girl name
  • Meaning: “Vigilant,” “watchful,” “church,” “studious,” “loving,” or “enlightened”
  • Pronunciation: “kays-lee”
  • Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: None 
  • Variants: Kayslee and Kaislee

 

Karter

 

  • Origin: English and German gender-neutral name
  • Meaning: “To transport with a cart”
  • Pronunciation: “kar-ter”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #889 (girls)
  • Namesakes: None for girls
  • Variants: Carter, Cartier, and Kartier

 

Kelsey

 

  • Meaning: “Victorious ship” or “river landing place”
  • Pronunciation: “kel-see”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #629
  • Namesakes: American-Australian basketball player Kelsey Griffin and Canadian track cyclist Kelsey Mitchell
  • Variants: Chelsey, Kelsei, and Chelsea

 

Kinsleigh

 

  • Origin: English unisex name
  • Meaning: “Proud,” “overbearing,” or “clearing belonging to Cyne”
  • Pronunciation: “kins-lee”
  • Length: 9 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Little Miss America’s United States titleholder Kinsleigh Elizabeth Troutman
  • Variants: Kinslee

 

Kristine

 

  • Origin: Latin girl name
  • Meaning: “Follower of Christ”
  • Pronunciation: “kris-teen”
  • Length: 8 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Nigerian-American basketball player Kristine Anigwe and Danish handball player Kristine Andersen
  • Variants: Christine

 

More Unique Baby Girl Names Beginning With K

Karelyn

 

  • Meaning: Rare girl name that means “free person”
  • Pronunciation: “care-leen”
  • Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: None
  • Variants: A version of “Caroline”

 

Kathleen

 

  • Origin: Greek and Irish girl name
  • Pronunciation: “kath-leen”
  • Length: 8 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American character actress Kathleen Freeman and Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards
  • Variants: Kaitlyn and Cathleen

 

Katinka

 

  • Origin: Greek girl name
  • Meaning: A name that means “pure”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-teen-kah”
  • Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: German sculptor and visual artist Katinka Bock and Swedish film producer Katinka Faragó
  • Variants: Hungarian version of Katherine

 

Katiuska

 

  • Origin: Latin girl name
  • Meaning: “Pure justice”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-tyus-kah”
  • Length: 8 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Singer Katiuska McLean
  • Variants: Katiuskah and Catiuska

 

Kaylani

 

  • Origin: Hawaiian girl name
  • Meaning: “Majestic” or “sea heavens”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-lah-nee”
  • Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #253
  • Namesakes: None
  • Variants: Keilani and Kayelani

 

Kazia

 

  • Origin: Hebrew girl name
  • Meaning: “Acacia tree”
  • Pronunciation: “kaz-shah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Also a fictional character after Kazia, the protagonist in the Polish novel and movie “Wrzos
  • Variants: Kazzia and Casia

 

Keeva

 

  • Origin: Irish girl name 
  • Meaning: “Noble”
  • Pronunciation: “kee-vah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Irish camogie (an Irish stick-and-ball team sport for women) player Keeva Fennelly
  • Variants: Keiva, Keava, and Caoimhe

 

Kelda

 

  • Origin: Old Norse, Germanic, and Scandinavian girl name 
  • Meaning: “Freshwater spring” or “fountain”
  • Pronunciation: “kel-dah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Mystical girl name after the Asgardian and Norse goddess of ice, churning cloud, and lashing rain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; she’s among the Asgardians whom Thor was able to resurrect after the Ragnarok Cycle
  • Variants: Celda and Keldah

 

Khrista

 

  • Origin: Latin girl name
  • Meaning: “Follower of Christ”
  • Pronunciation: “kris-tah”
  • Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: None
  • Variants: Krista and Christa

 

Kiana 

 

  • Origin: American, Greek, and Hawaiian girl name
  • Meaning: “Heavenly,” “ancient,” “divine,” or a mythical name that means “moon goddess”
  • Pronunciation: “kee-ah-nuh”
  • Length: 5 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #753
  • Namesakes: American author Kiana Davenport and group rhythmic gymnast Kiana Eide 
  • Variants: Also a Hawaiian name that relates to the Roman goddess “Diana”

 

What’s A Good Middle Name For Girls That Starts With K?

Here are some first names that also make a great middle name for your little girl:

 

Kadie

 

  • Origin: Greek unisex name 
  • Meaning: “Pure” or “rhythmic flow of sounds”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-dee”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Canadian animal rights activist and internet personality Kadie Karen Diekmeyer (also known as “That Vegan Teacher”) and singer Kadie Lynn
  • Variants: Kaydee and Kade

 

Kaira

 

  • Origin: Italian and Latin girl name
  • Pronunciation: “kai-rah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: None
  • Variants: Kairra

 

Kalen

 

  • Origin: Gaelic unisex name 
  • Meaning: Cute name that means that means “fair”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-len”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: None for girls
  • Variants: Kallen and Kailen

 

Kallie

 

  • Origin: American and Greek girl name 
  • Meaning: Charming name that means “the most beautiful” or “fair”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-lee”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #911
  • Namesakes: American editor Kallie Plagge and actress Kallie Flynn Childress
  • Variants: Callie

 

Karmen

 

  • Origin: Hebrew girl name
  • Pronunciation: “kar-men”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Musician Karmen Grubisic
  • Variants: Carmen

 

Katelyn

 

  • Origin: Greek girl name
  • Meaning: Classic girl name that means “each of the two” or “pure”
  • Pronunciation: “kate-leen”
  • Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #900
  • Namesakes: American singer and songwriter Katelyn Tarver
  • Variants: Katelynn, Kaitlin, and Caitlin

 

Keren

 

  • Origin: Hebrew girl name
  • Meaning: Biblical girl name that means “glorious dignity,” “ray of light,” or “horn of antimony (a cosmetic in ancient times)” 
  • Pronunciation: “ker-ehn”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Israeli crossover soprano Keren Hadar and American singer-songwriter Keren DeBerg 
  • Variants: Kerren

 

Khadijah

 

  • Origin: Arabic girl name
  • Meaning: Unique girl name which means “trustworthy,” “respected,” or “early baby”
  • Pronunciation: “kuh-dee-zhuh”
  • Length: 8 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Yemeni film producer Khadija al-Salami and Moroccan athlete Khadija Abbouda
  • Variants: Kadijah and Khadija

 

Kiley

 

  • Origin: Noongar – Indigenous Australian unisex name 
  • Meaning: “Returning,” “boomerang,” “graceful,” or “beautiful”
  • Pronunciation: “kai-lee”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Australian musician and performance artist Kiley Gaffney and American contemporary R&B singer Kiley Dean
  • Variants: Kilee, Kylee, and Kili

 

Kirsten

 

  • Origin: Scandinavian girl name
  • Meaning: “Follower of Christ”
  • Pronunciation: “kirs-ten”
  • Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American actress of Swedish and German descent Kirsten Dunst and figure skater Kirsten Olson
  • Variants: Christina, Christiana, Kristine, and Kristin

 

Short & 4-Letter K Names For Girls

Kade

 

  • Origin: Scottish unisex name
  • Meaning: Strong name that means “sturdy”
  • Pronunciation: “kayd”
  • Length: 4 letters, 1 syllable
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000
  • Namesakes: Also a last name (e.g., American author Stacey Kade)
  • Variants: Cade and Kadie

 

Kasi

 

  • Origin: Sanskrit, Irish, and Greek girl name
  • Meaning: “Thorny tree,” “watchful,” or “alert”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-see”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American film director and actress Kasi Lemmons
  • Variants: Kassi

 

Kate

 

  • Origin: Greek and English girl name 
  • Meaning: Charming girl name that means “each of the two” or “pure”
  • Pronunciation: “kayt”
  • Length: 4 letters, 1 syllable
  • Popularity/Rank: #452
  • Namesakes: American inventor-author Kate Duval Hughes and English actress Kate Winslet 
  • Variants: Cate, Katie, Kat, Kath, Katy, Katya, Cath, and Katja

 

Kaye

 

  • Origin: Greek girl name 
  • Meaning: Lovely name that means “rejoice”
  • Pronunciation: “kay”
  • Length: 4 letters, 1 syllable
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American actress and singer Kaye Stevens and author Kaye Dacus
  • Variants: Kae, Kay, and Kai

 

Keke

 

  • Origin: Hawaiian unisex name 
  • Meaning: Sweet name that means “pure”
  • Pronunciation: “keh-keh”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American actress Keke Palmer and gospel singer Keke Wyatt
  • Variants: Kekeh and Kekke

 

Kiki

 

  • Meaning: Beautiful name that means “daughter of a heavenly child,” “hope,” “double happiness,” or “new life or new beginning”
  • Pronunciation: “kee-kee”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Austrian painter, sculptor, and filmmaker Kiki Kogelnik and American feminist artist Kiki Smith 
  • Variants: Kikki

 

Kimi

 

  • Meaning: “Beautiful,” “delightful,” “joyful,” “upright,” “righteous,” or “secret”
  • Pronunciation: “kee-mee”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Indian Bollywood actress and model Kimi Katkar and Japanese classical composer Kimi Sato
  • Variants: Kimmi and Kimmy

 

Kira

 

  • Meaning: Popular girl name that means “throne,” “mistress or lady,” “sparkling,” “glittering,” or “black” (can also be a black girl name)
  • Pronunciation: “kee-rah”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #390
  • Namesakes: American playwright and author Kira Obolensky and Finnish writer and actress Kira Poutanen
  • Variants: Kirra, Kirah, Keira, and Kiera

 

Kyla

 

  • Origin: English and Gaelic girl name 
  • Meaning: Short name that means “slender,” “victorious,” or “crown of laurel”
  • Pronunciation: “kai-lah”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #557
  • Namesakes: American actresses Kyla Kenedy, Kyla Garcia, and Kyla Pratt
  • Variants: Kaila, Kylah, and Keyla

 

Badass K Names For Girls

Kaiya

 

  • Origin: Japanese, Hawaiian, and Native American girl name
  • Meaning: Name with different meanings, including “forgiveness,” “restful place,” “eldest sister,” “wealthy,” or “the sea” (name that means “water”)
  • Pronunciation: “kai-uh”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #907
  • Namesakes: Australian actress Kaiya Jones and celebrity kid Kaiya Bella Luna Stormare, the daughter of Swedish actor Peter Stormare
  • Variants: Kaia, Kaeya, Kayah, and Kaiyah

 

Kamari

 

  • Pronunciation: “kah-mah-ree”
  • Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #882
  • Namesakes: Also a place name after Kamari Beach in Greece
  • Variants: Kamarri

 

Karla

 

  • Meaning: “Woman of strength”
  • Pronunciation: “kar-lah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #686
  • Namesakes: Puerto Rican model Karla Aponte and Mexican actress Karla Álvarez
  • Variants: Carla; also a feminine variation of the German boy name “Karl”

 

Karol

 

  • Origin: Hungarian gender-neutral name
  • Meaning: “Manly” or “warrior”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-rohl”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American tennis player Karol Fageros and figure skater Karol Kennedy
  • Variants: Nonbinary version of “Karl”

 

Kasey

 

  • Origin: English and American gender-neutral name
  • Meaning: “Vigilant,” “alert,” or “watchful”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-see”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: US-based inspirational speaker and author Kasey Altman
  • Variants: Kassie, Casey, and Kaycee

 

Kashiefa

 

  • Origin: Arabic girl name 
  • Meaning: Long girl name that means “discoverer”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-shee-fah”
  • Length: 8 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: South African journalist Kashiefa Ajam and legal secretary Kashiefa Adams
  • Variants: Kasshiefa and Kashieffa

 

Katlego

 

  • Origin: Setswana – African unisex name 
  • Meaning: Cool girl name that means “success”
  • Pronunciation: “kat-leh-goh”
  • Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: South African actress and radio DJ Katlego Danke
  • Variants: Kattlego

 

Khaleesi

 

  • Origin: Dothraki – an invented language by George R.R. Martin used for “Game of Thrones
  • Meaning: “Queen”
  • Pronunciation: “kuh-lee-see”
  • Length: 8 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #662
  • Namesakes: The title of fictional character Daenerys Targaryen in “Game of Thrones
  • Variants: None

 

Kyra

 

  • Origin: Greek girl name 
  • Pronunciation: “kai-rah”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #659
  • Namesakes: African-American basketball team coach Kyra Elzy and Canadian soccer player Kyra Dickinson
  • Variants: Kaira, Kyrra, and Kyrah

 

Timeless & Vintage K Names For Baby Girls

Kalliope

 

  • Origin: Ancient Greek name for girls
  • Meaning: Musical girl name that means “beautiful voice”
  • Pronunciation: “kuh-lie-uh-pee”
  • Length: 8 letters, 4 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American artist Kalliope Amorphous and author Kalliope Barlis
  • Variants: Also a version of Calliope, the Greek muse and goddess of epic poetry and eloquence

 

Kamden

 

  • Pronunciation: “kam-den”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: None for girls
  • Variants: Also a form of “Camden”

 

Kamilah

 

  • Origin: Italian and Arabic girl name
  • Meaning: “Young religious servant” or “perfect” 
  • Pronunciation: “kah-mee-lah”
  • Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #987
  • Namesakes: American feminist and activist Kamilah Willingham and singer Kamilah Marshall
  • Variants: Kamila, Kamilla, and Camilla

 

Karlotte

 

  • Pronunciation: “kar-lot”
  • Length: 8 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Artist Karlotte Kang Yan
  • Variants: Charlotte, Charlotte, and Karlota

 

Katalina

 

  • Origin: Greek girl name
  • Meaning: Vintage girl name that means “pure” or “each of the two”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-tah-lee-nah”
  • Length: 8 letters, 4 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #475
  • Namesakes: None
  • Variants: Another version of Catherine; also spelled as Catalina

 

Kathyanne

 

  • Origin: English girl name
  • Pronunciation: “kah-thee-ann”
  • Length: 9 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American artist Kathyanne White
  • Variants: Kathy Anne and Cathy Ann

 

Khandice

 

  • Origin: Latin girl name
  • Meaning: A name that means “clarity,” “white,” or “pure”
  • Pronunciation: “kan-dees”
  • Length: 8 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: None
  • Variants: Another version of “Candice”

 

Kharissa

 

  • Origin: Latin and Greek girl name
  • Meaning: Name that means “grace” or “beloved”
  • Pronunciation: “kah-ree-sah
  • Length: 8 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Fictional name after an NPC (non-playable character) in the game “World of Anvil
  • Variants: Karissa and Charisse

 

Kristina

 

  • Origin: Greek girl name 
  • Meaning: Spiritual name that means “follower of Christ”
  • Pronunciation: “kris-tee-nah”
  • Length: 8 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Russian model and actress Kristina Pimenova and Finnish-American actress Kristina Tonteri-Young
  • Variants: Kristine, Kristiane, Krystina, and Christine

 

Krystal

 

  • Origin: Greek and English girl name
  • Meaning: “Ice,” “clear,” or  “earth mineral stones”
  • Pronunciation: “kris-tahl”
  • Length: 7 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American singer Krystal Jung and musical artist Krystal Brimner
  • Variants: A version of “Crystal”

 

Baby Girl Names Starting With Ke

Kehlani

 

  • Origin: Polynesian and Hawaiian name for girls
  • Pronunciation: “keh-lah-nee”
  • Length: 7 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #152
  • Namesakes: American songwriter and singer Kehlani Ashley Parrish
  • Variants: Keilani

 

Keily

 

  • Meaning: Name that means “graceful” or “slender”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-lee”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #967
  • Namesakes: None
  • Variants: Kiely and Keilli

 

Keira

 

  • Origin: Irish girl name 
  • Meaning: Also a black girl name that means “little dark-haired one” or “black-haired”
  • Pronunciation: “kee-rah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #535
  • Namesakes: American long-distance runner Keira D’Amato and Welsh rugby union player Keira Bevan
  • Variants: Kiera, Keirah, and Keirra

 

Kendra

 

  • Origin: Name with English, Celtic, and Welsh origin
  • Meaning: Strong girl name that means “royal power” or “bold power”
  • Pronunciation: “ken-drah”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #703
  • Namesakes: American competitive pair skater Kendra Moyle and American hurdler (obstacle racer) Kendra Harrison
  • Variants: Kindra and Kenddra

 

Kenley

 

  • Origin: English unisex name 
  • Meaning: Nature name that means that means “royal meadow” or “the king’s meadow”
  • Pronunciation: “ken-lee”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: None for girls
  • Variants: Kenlee and Kenleigh

 

Kenna 

 

  • Origin: American and Gaelic girl name 
  • Pronunciation: “ken-uh”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #681
  • Namesakes: Also a last name (e.g., Canadian journalist Kathleen Kenna)
  • Variants: A version of the Scottish boy name Kenneth

 

Kenya

 

  • Origin: Hebrew gender-neutral name 
  • Meaning: Cute girl name that means “animal horn” or “mountain of white”
  • Pronunciation: “ken-yah”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American writer Kenya D. Williamson and singer Kenya Bell
  • Variants: Kenia and Kennya

 

Keva

 

  • Origin: Irish and Gaelic girl name 
  • Meaning: “Gentle,” “beautiful,” or “precious” 
  • Pronunciation: “kee-vah”
  • Length: 4 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000
  • Namesakes: Keva DeVelle Horry, the former wife of American former basketball player Robert Horry
  • Variants: Keeva and Kieva

 

Keziah

 

  • Origin: Hebrew unisex name
  • Meaning: Nature name that means “cassia tree (also a sweet-scented spice),” “spice tree,” or a spiritual name that means “restored to the heart of God”
  • Pronunciation: “keh-zee-yah”
  • Length: 6 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Biblical girl name after the second of Job’s beautiful daughters
  • Other namesakes include British Olympic player and rhythmic gymnast Keziah Gore
  • Variants: Cassia and Kezzia

 

Some K Names To Consider That Might Be Outdated

Kamryn

 

  • Meaning: “Crooked nose”
  • Pronunciation: “kam-reen”
  • Length: 6 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: #531
  • Namesakes: American ballerina Kamryn Baldwin and Surinamese-Dutch singer Kamryn Belle
  • Variants: Cameron and Camreen

 

Karen

 

  • Origin: Danish and Greek girl name
  • Meaning: A name that receives some negative connotation in recent times, but this ancient Greek name means “pure”
  • Pronunciation: “keh-ruhn”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American track and road cyclist  Karen Dunne and voice actress Karen Strassman 
  • Variants: Keren and Karren

 

Karma

 

  • Origin: Sanskrit girl name
  • Meaning: “Destiny,” “fate,” or “what goes around comes around”
  • Pronunciation: “kaar-muh”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: American children’s author Karma Wilson and celebrity kid Karma Cephus Bridges, the daughter of American rapper Ludacris
  • Variants: Karrma

 

Kensington

 

  • Origin: English unisex name 
  • Meaning: Old-fashioned name that means “the town of Cynsige’s people”
  • Pronunciation: “ken-sing-ton”
  • Length: 10 letters, 3 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: Celebrity kids Kensington Kelly Brown (the daughter of “Laguna Beach” TV personalities Sean Brown and Casey Reinhardt) and Kensington Calhoun Ravenel (the daughter of “Southern Charm” reality TV personalities Kathryn Dennis and Thomas Ravenel)
  • Variants: Kenssington and Kensingtton

 

Kerry

 

  • Origin: Irish unisex name 
  • Meaning: “Black-haired”
  • Also refers to the people of County Kerry
  • Pronunciation: “keh-ree”
  • Length: 5 letters, 2 syllables
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Namesakes: English singer and stage actress Kerry Ellis and American actress Kerry Washington 
  • Variants: Kerri and Carey

 

Bonus: Middle Names To Pair With K Girl Names

  • Kara Rose
  • Kassidy Anne
  • Kamille Jane
  • Kaylani Marian
  • Kinsleigh Gab
  • Kristine Grace
  • Kora Marie

 

FAQs

What Does Kyra Mean? 

Kyra is a baby girl name of Greek origin that means “lady or female ruler.”

 

What Should I Consider In Choosing My Baby Girl’s K Name?

Knowing the name’s meaning can help you make the right choice for your little one. 

For example, while many exotic or foreign names look cute and unique, it’s important to know what they mean because the word might actually be bad or embarrassing in that language.

It’s also good to check the resulting acronym for your baby’s name or how the combination of their first and middle names might sound. Many names sound good individually but can seem strange or bad if used together.

A good way to catch this is to say the names out loud.

 

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