The letter K has named Kardashians and Kennedys alike—and offers some knockout options for first names too. From the more traditional Kate, to the unusual Katura, to the potent Kassandra, there’s a lot on the menu when it comes to girl names that start with K.
Ready to plunge in? K. Let’s get going.
The best girl names starting with K
What is the most popular girl name that starts with K?
Kaylee. As it turns out, Kaylee is the only one of the girl names that start with K to make it onto the US Social Security Administration’s 50 most popular names of the last decade. And why is this name so popular? Perhaps because this modern American name means “crown.”
What are good K names?
Let’s find you the perfect option:
Kamille. This ideal name of Latin origin means both “perfect” and “helper to the priest.” Put that together and you have a perfect little helper on your hands.
Kara. A name used in various parts of the world, it has some pretty spectacular meanings. In Hebrew, it means “to call,” its Egyptian meaning is “the spirit of Ra, the sun god,” and its Greek meaning is “pure.” In Japan, it means “empty” and is the first part of the word “karate.” So yes, a lot going on with this one.
If you’re looking for something a little different, here are some unique girl names that start with K:
Kaira. “Friend.” 💛
Kahle. Of Greek origin, Kahle means “lovely.”
Kahlia. This one’s of Hawaiian origin and, just like Kaylah, means “keeper of the keys.”
Kaija. “Life.”
Kalen. Of Gaelic origin, Kalen means “fair.”
Kamila. A version of the popular Camilla, Kamila is of Slavic origin and refers to a young person who does religious work. Its Arabic meaning? “Perfect.”
Karabo. A SePedi name from Southern Africa, Karabo means “answer.”
Karelyn. A version of Caroline, this popular name means “free person.”
Karlotte. This one’s from Old German, and also means “free person.”
Kashiefa. Of Arabic origin, Kashiefa means “discoverer.”
Kathyanne. Kathy means “pure” and Anne means “grace.” Pure grace.