American girl names starting with K

An old Scottish surname meaning “round hill,” brought into vogue by celebrity baby name trends.

The Pure, Form of Katherine, Virginal

Originally Irish and meaning “misshapen head,” this is a surname-turned-first name.

The Pure, Virginal, Form of Catherine

Cyneburga's Field, Ruler

Pure, Form of Catherine, Little Cat

Follower of Christ, Christian Woman, Anointed

Christian Woman, Follower of Christ, Anointed

Christian Woman, Disciple of Christ

Little Black One, Spear, Clear, Bright

Boomerang

Meaning “emperor” in German, it shares a strong two-syllable rhythm with names like Hunter and Asher.

The Pure, From Katherine and Lynn

Lord, 'Lord, Far-Sighted, Master

Of English and Scottish origin, this name means “royal ruler” or “champion.”

From Kay and Lee, Pasture, Keeper of the Keys, Slender

Defender, King

The Black, Black Man

The Black One, Goddess Kali, A Form of Durga, Blacknes

Pure, Virginal, Gujarati Words for String which Made by Coconut's Fibers, Form of Catherine

The Pure, Girls

Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire

Knowing, The Handsome, Fire Born, Beautiful and Wealthy

Short and spirited, Kit is derived from names like Christopher and Katherine and means “pure.”

Graceful, Descendant of Caollaidhe

Surname, Form the Church Town

Happy Child, Joy, Girl

Victorious Prince, Royal Victory

Excellent, Dusky, The Black, Greek

Protrude, Man, Virile, Warrior

Pure, Descendant of Caollaidhe

Cyneburg's Field, Ruler

Incense

A Mirror, Mirror

Descendant of Caollaidhe

With roots in Irish Gaelic, it means “vigilant” and has grown popular.

Pure

Noble, Righteous, Unique, Secret

Keeper of the Keys, Happy, Pure, Rejoiced

Great Joy, Alive and Well, Favorite One, Woman

Little One

Meaning “war strife” or “church,” Killian is an Irish surname-turned-first name.

Christian, Disciple of Christ, The Anointed One

Irish in origin it means “brave in battle.”

Christian Woman, Small Diamond, Follower of Christ, Anointed

Female Version of Kyle, Boomerang

This English name means “king’s meadow.”

Crown, Pure, Victory

Man, Husband

Domain of Curtis, Short, From Courtenay

Perfect, Complete, Flawless

Derived from the Irish surname MacAodhagáin, it means “little fire.”

Strong, Joyful Song, Curly-haired, Husband

Church Land

King is One of Several Titles Occasionally Used as Given Names, Kingsley, King's Meadow

Marsh Land, A Marshland, Man of Strength, From the Swampy Place

Little Dark, Darkskinned, Small and Dark-skinned, Swarthy

Warlike

Near the Chapel, Fair and Handsome, Victory, A Wood

God is Gracious, Hair, Immense Joy

Brave, Descendant of Cathasaigh, Alert, Vigorous

The Pure, Form of Catherine

Boomerang

Christian, Disciple of Christ, Anointed

Unique

Form of Kelly, Farm by the Spring, Laurel, Warrior Woman

Pure, Holy Bell, Black-haired, Dusky

Kenya, Pretty, Too: the Fire of Births

Crowned with Laurels

Torture, Form of Catherine, The Pure

Christian Woman, Disciple of Christ

Warrior Chief, Bold War-leader

Descendant of Caollaidhe, Beautiful, Slim and Fair, Slender

County in Ireland, Black Haired Men, Dark, Ruler

Diminutive of Christopher, He who Holds Christ in his Heart

Castles on the Survivors, Little and Womanly, The Dark One, Man

Husband, Strength, Female Version of Karl, Womanly

Beloved, Dear, The Pure, Pretty

Torture, Pure

Pretty, Beloved, Dear, The Pure

Exalted Effigy

Brave, Descendant of Cathasaigh

The Word Keth with the Meaning Forest Windy Place

Ciar's People, Inspired By the Eponymous Irish County, Marsh Land, Queen

Candace

Feminine Form of Kevin, Lotus, A Cream Coloured Flower, Beautiful Child

Descendant of Ciardha

Christian Woman, Disciple of Christ

Handsome, Sprung from Fire, Good Looking

Gruaig Which Means Hair, Curly

Sugar Treat, Whiteness, Modern Variant of Candace, Glowing

Little But Wise, Flower, Everyone Love her, Korean Kingdom

Pure, Form of Catherine

A German surname meaning “cellar master.”

Little, Diminutive with Royal Connotations, Female Version of Charles, Husband

Descendant of Caollaidhe, Pure

Unsullied, The Pure

Great joy, Favorite

Ancient, Coolness

Strong and Manly, Man, Feminine Variant of Charles, Husband

Pure, Form of Catherine, Torture

Rainfall, Great joy, Favorite

Vigorous, Strong

Blessed, Form of Katherine, Virginal, Karen and Kathleen

Pure

The Black, Swarthy, Darkskinned, Warrior and Assault

Name of a Blossoming Tree that Symbolized Resurrection, Pilgrimage Spot, Splendid, Devotional Place

Village with a Church, Surname

Grace, Kindness

Surname, Born on Fire, Abbreviation of Kenneth

This Irish-rooted name meaning “watchful” surged in popularity after the TV series Yellowstone.

Pilgrimage Spot, Splendid, Shining, The Holy City

Abbreviation of Lakeisha, Great Joy, God is Gracious, Woman

Modern Variant of Candace, Glowing, Ancient Hereditary Title Used by Ethiopian Queens, White

Strong, Vigorous

Dutch in origin, Kyler means “archer” and offers a modern mash-up of names like Kyle and Tyler.

Christ-bearer, Disciple of Christ, Christian Woman

his name suggests grace with meanings like “slender” and “swamp.”

Vigorous, Watchful, Descendant of Cathasaigh, Alert

Pure

One who Makes Hats

Pretty, Middle, Understanding, Wisdom

Cyneburg's Field, Land Belonging to Cyneburg, Cyneburgas Wood, Royal Fortress Meadow

A Beautiful Life, Gorgeous Woman, Flower

Royal Meadow, Son of Finley

Christian Follower of Christ, The Anointed One

The Pure, Dear, Beloved, Pretty

Dutch in origin and meaning “bold advisor,” it’s often confused with Cohen.

Darling, Dear

Bosom Friend, Honourable Comrade

Form of Kenneth, One with Beautiful Eyes, Handsome, Sprung from Fire

Lively, Brave Warrior, Aggressive, Bright Headed

Anointed, Form of Christopher, Christian Woman, Belonging to Christ

Disciple of the Christ

Beloved, The Pure, Pretty, Dear

Free Man, Full-grown, Vigorous, Army

Beloved One

Christian, Disciple of Christ, The Anointed One

This name of German and English origin refers to someone who transports goods by cart.

The Path, The Elements Ke Meaning One the One

Bold Counselor

Descendant of Caollaidhe

A globally-inspired name with Welsh roots meaning “keeper of the keys” and Hawaiian ties to the sea.

A New Beginning

Blending Kendrick and Hendrix, Kendrix means “champion” and hits all the right modern notes.

One who is Gleaming

Vigorous, Army, A Man, Manly

Moon, Fair complexion

Opening Wide, Black, The Fine Arts, Lily

Royal Valley, Surname Referring to Kent in England

Powerful, Beautiful, An Atom, Name of a Demi God

Diminutive of Catherine or Kathleen, Pure

Raven

Descendant of Caollaidhe

Of Gaelic origin and meaning “slender.”

Derived from Irish, Korey means “from the hollow.”

Man, Beloved, Husband, Dear

Deity

Helmeted Chief, Rough-headed, Armoured Head

Hawaiian for “cool breeze,” this name gained fame through actor Keanu Reeves.

Free One

From the Garden Island

Pure, Name of a Sage

House Owner, Anointed Christian, Ruler of the Enclosure, Christ-bearer

Shopkeeper

Ke, Shawn

Game of Thrones

Native American in origin, it means “flat lands.”

This modern variant of Kyle, popularized by Star Wars, is linked to the meaning “narrow strait.”

Scottish in background, this versatile name suggests friendship and strength.

Love, Beautiful