Girl Names That Begin With K by June Rifkin
KACEY (English) Vigilant. Variation of Casey. Variations: K.C., Kace, Kacee, Kaci, Kacia, Kacie, Kacy, Kasey, Kasie, Kaycee, Kayci, Kaycie, Kaysie.
KACHINA (Native American) Sacred dancer.
KACIA (Greek) Short form of Acacia. Variations: Kasia, Kaycia.
KADESHA (American) Combination of Kady and Aisha.
KADY (English) Variation of Cady or Katy. Variations: Kadee, Kadie.
KAELIN (Irish) Pure. Form of Cailin. Variations: Kaelan, Kaelen, Kaeline, Kaelyn, Kaelynn, Kailin, Kailyn.
KAI (Hawaiian) Sea. Variations: Kae.
KAITLIN (Irish) Pure. Form of Katherine. Variations: Caitlin, Kaitlinn, Kaitlinne, Kaitlynn, Katelin, Katelyn, Katelynne.
KALANI (Hawaiian) Of the heavens. Variations: Kalauni, Kaloni.
KALI (Hindu) The black one. Variations: Kala, Kalli.
KALILA (Arabic) Beloved. Variations: Kaila, Kailey, Kaleela, Kaleigh, Kalie, Kalilla, Kaly, Kayle, Kaylee, Kayleen, Kayleigh, Kaylene, Kayley, Kaylie, Kaylil, Kylila.
KALINA (Slavic) Flower. Variations: Kaleen, Kaleena, Kalena, Kalene.
KALINDA (Hindu) The sun. Variations: Kaleenda, Kalindi.
KALISA (American) Combination of Kay and Lisa. Variations: Kaleesa, Kalisha, Kallisa, Kaylisa.
KALLISTA (Greek) Most beautiful. Variations: Cala, Calesta, Calista, Callie, Cally, Kala, Kalesta, Kali, Kalie, Kalika, Kalista, Kalli, Kallie, Kally, Kallysta.
KAMA (Sanskrit) Beloved.
KAMALI (African) Guardian angel.
Chinese Names
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An |
Ai |
Cheng |
Bao |
Ho |
Chan |
Hu |
Dai |
Jin |
Hua |
Kong |
Jiao |
Li |
Jun |
Liang |
Li |
Ning |
Lin |
Po |
Ling |
Qiang |
Mei |
Shing |
Ping |
Wen |
Qian |
Wing |
Ting |
Yong |
Xian |
Yu |
Yan |
KAMEA (Hawaiian) Only one.
KAMI (Polynesian) Love.
KAMILA (Arabic) Perfect. Variations: Kamala, Kameela, Kamilah, Kamilia, Kamilla, Kamillah, Kamla.
KANA (Hindu) Tiny. Variations: Kanika.
KANANI (Hawaiian) Beautiful.
KANYA (Hindu) Virginal. Variations: Kania.
KARA (Greek) Dear. Variations: Kaira, Karah, Karalee, Karalyn, Karalynn, Kari, Kariana, Karianna, Karianne, Karie, Karielle, Karrah, Karrie, Kary.
KAREN (Greek) Pure. Form of Katherine. Notables: Singer Karen Carpenter. Variations: Caren, Carin, Caron, Carren, Carrin, Carron, Caryn, Kareen, Karenna, Karin, Karina, Karon, Karyn, Keren, Kerena, Kerran, Kerrin, Kerron, Keryn.
KARIDA (Arabic) Virginal. Variations: Kareeda.
KARIMA (Arabic) Noble. Variations: Kareema, Karimah.
KARIS (Greek) Grace.
KARISMA (English) Variation of Charisma.
KARISSA (Greek) Dear.
KARLA (German) Woman. Feminine form of Carl.
KARLENE (Latvian) Woman. Feminine version of Charles. Variations: Karleen, Karlen, Karlena, Karlina.
KARMA (Hindu) Fate.
KARMEL (Hebrew) Garden of grapes. Variations: Cami, Carmel, Carmia, Karmeli, Karmi, Karmia, Karmiel, Karmielle.
KARMEN (Latin) Song. Variation of Carmen. Variations: Karmina, Karmine, Karmita.
KAROLINA (Polish) Form of Caroline. Variations: Karalina, Karaline, Karoline, Karolyn.
KARUNA (Hindu) Compassion.
KASMIRA (Slavic) Bringing peace. Feminine version of Casimir.
KAT (Greek) Pure. Short form of Katherine.
KATE (Greek) Short form of Katherine and its derivatives. Notables: Actress Kate Winslet. Variations: Cate, Kait.
KATIE (English) Short form of Katherine. Notables: TV news host Katie Couric. Variations: Katee, Katey, Kati, Katy.
KATHERINE (Greek) Pure. Notables: Actress Katherine Hepburn. Variations: Caitriona, Caren, Caron, Caryn, Caye, Kaethe, Kai, Kaila, Kaitlin, Karen, Karena, Karin, Karina, Karine, Karon, Karrin, Karyn, Karyna, Karynn, Kata, Kataleen, Katalin, Katalina, Katarina, Kateke, Katerina, Katerinka, Katharin, Katharina, Katharine, Katharyn, Kathereen, Katherin, Katherina, Kathey, Kathi, Kathie, Kathleen, Kathlyn, Kathlynn, Kathren, Kathrine, Kathryn, Kathryne, Kathy, Katia, Katica, Katina, Katrina, Katrine, Katriona, Katryna, Kattrina, Katushka, Katya, Kay, Kisan, Kit, Kitti, Kittie, Kitty, Kotinka, Kotryna, Yekaterina.
KATHLEEN (Irish) Form of Katherine. Notables: Actress Kathleen Turner. Variations: Cathleen, Cathlene, Cathlyn, Kathlyn.
KATHY (English) Short form of Katherine. Notables: Actress Kathy Bates; comedian Kathy Griffin. Variations: Kathe, Kathee, Kathi, Kathie.
KATIA (Russian) Form of Katherine.
KATRIEL (Hebrew) Crowned by God.
KATRINA (Scandinavian) Form of Katherine. Variations: Katreena, Katrine.
KATSU (Japanese) Triumphant. Variations: Katsuko.
KAYLA (English) Pure; (Irish) Girl. Variations: Kaela, Kaelee, Kaeleigh, Kaelene, Kaeli, Kaelie, Kaelin, Kaelyn, Kaila, Kailan, Kailee, Kaileen, Kailene, Kailey, Kailin, Kailynne, Kalan, Kalee, Kaleigh, Kalen, Kaley, Kalie, Kalin, Kalyn, Kayana, Kayanna, Kaye, Kaylan, Kaylea, Kayleen, Kayleigh, Kaylene, Kayley, Kayli, Kaylle.
KAZIA (Polish) Destroyer of peace.
KEARA (Irish) Dark. Notables: Actress Keira Knightley. Variations: Keera, Keira, Kera, Kiara, Kiera.
KEELY (Irish) Brave. Form of Kelly. Variations: Kealee, Kealey, Kealy, Keeley, Keeli, Keelie, Keighley, Keilie, Keyley, Kieley, Kiely.
KEENA (Irish) Brave. Variations: Kina.
KEESHA (African) Favorite. Variations: Keisha, Keshia, Kiesha.
KEIKI (Hawaiian) Child. Variations: Keikana.
KEIKO (Japanese) Joyful child.
KELA (Hawaiian) Valley. Variations: Dela.
KELBY (English) Farm by the river. Variations: Kelbi, Kelbie.
KELDA (Scandinavian) Fountain; spring. Variations: Kilde.
KELILA (Hebrew) Crown. Variations: Kaile, Kaille, Kalia, Kayla, Kayle, Keila, Keilah, Kellila, Kellula, Kyle, Kylia.
KELINA (Hawaiian) Moon goddess.
KELLY (Irish) Brave soldier. Notables: Singer Kelly Clarkson; talk-show host Kelly Ripa. Variations: Kealey, Kealy, Keeley, Keelie, Keellie, Keely, Keighley, Keiley, Keilly, Keily, Kellee, Kelley, Kellia, Kellie, Kellina, Kellisa.
KELSEY (Scottish) Island. Variations: Kelcey, Kelci, Kelcie, Kelcy, Kellsie, Kelsa, Kelsea, Kelsee, Kelseigh, Kelsi, Kelsie, Kelsy.
KELULA (Yiddish) Girlfriend.
KENDA (Native American) Magic. Variations: Kenada, Kenadi, Kendi, Kendie, Kendy, Kennda, Kenndi, Kenndie, Kenndy.
KENDALL (English) Valley of Kent, England. Variations: Kendal, Kendel, Kendell, Kendelle.
KENDRA (English) Knowledgeable. Variations: Kena, Kenadrea, Kendria, Kenna, Kindra, Kinna, Kyndra.
KENISHA (American) Beautiful woman. Variations: Keneisha, Keneshia, Kennesha.
KENNA (Scottish) Attractive. Feminine form of Kenneth. Variations: Kennae, Kennina.
KENNICE (English) Beautiful. Variations: Kennise.
KENTON (English) Place name.
KENYA (English) African country. Variations: Kenia, Kenyatta.
KENZIE (Scottish) Attractive. Variations: Kensey, Kensie, Kenzi.
KERANI (Hindu) Sacred bells. Variations: Kera, Kerie, Kery.
KEREN (Hebrew) Horn. Variations: Kerrin, Keryn.
KERENSA (Cornish) Love. Variations: Karensa, Karenza, Kerenza.
KERRY (Irish) Dark haired. Notables: Actress Keri Russell. Variations: Kera, Keree, Keri, Keriana, Keriann, Kerianna, Kerianne, Kerra, Kerrey, Kerri, Kerrianne, Kerrie.
KESIA (American) Favorite. Variations: Kecia, Keishia, Keshia.
KETIFA (Hebrew) To pick. Variations: Ketipha.
KETINA (Hebrew) Girl.
KETURAH (Hebrew) Perfume. Variations: Ketura.
KEVINA (Irish) Handsome. Feminine version of Kevin. Variations: Keva, Kevia, Kevine, Kevinne, Kevonna, Kevyn.
KEWANEE (Native American) Prairie hen. Variations: Kewaunee.
KEZIAH (Hebrew) Cassia tree. Variations: Kazia, Kesiah, Ketzi, Ketziah, Kezi, Kezia, Keziah, Kissie, Kizzie, Kizzy.
KHALIDA (Arabic) Eternal. Variations: Khali, Khalia.
KIANA (Hawaiian) Variation of Diana. Variations: Kia, Kiana, Kianah, Kianna.
KIARA (American) Dark. Form of Ciara. Variations: Keira, Kiarra, Kiera, Kierra.
KIKI (Spanish) Short form of Enriqueta. Variations: Kikee.
KIKILIA (Hawaiian) Blind.
KILEY (Gaelic) Handsome. Variations: Kilee, Kilia, Kylee, Kylie.
KIM (English) Short form of Kimberly. Notables: Actress Kim Basinger. Variations: Kimmie, Kimmy, Kym.
Top 10 Names of 2004
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Emily |
Michael |
Emma |
Joshua |
Madison |
Matthew |
Olivia |
Ethan |
Hannah |
Andrew |
Abigail |
Daniel |
Isabella |
William |
Ashley |
Joseph |
Samantha |
Christopher |
Elizabeth |
KIMBERLY (English) King's meadow. Notables: Actresses Kim Novak and Kim Stanley; singer Lil' Kim. Variations: Kim, Kimba, Kimba Lee, Kimball, Kimber, Kimberlea, Kimberlee, Kimberlei, Kimberley, Kimberli, Kimberlie, Kimberlyn, Kimbley, Kimmi, Kimmie, Kymberlee.
KINSEY (English) Offspring. Variations: Kinsee, Kinsley.
KIOKO (Japanese) Happy child. Variations: Kiyoko.
KIRAN (Hindu) Light. Variations: Kirina.
KIRBY (English) Farm near a church. Variations: Kirbee, Kirbi, Kirbie.
KIRI (Hindu) Amaranth. Variations: Kirsi.
KIRIAH (Hebrew) Village. Variations: Kiria, Kirya.
KIRIMA (Eskimo) Hill.
KIRSTEN (Scandinavian) Christian. Notables: Actress Kirsten Dunst. Variations: Karsten, Keerstin, Kersten, Kerstin, Kiersten, Kierstin, Kirsta, Kirstin, Kirstine, Kirstyn, Kyrstin.
KIRSTIE (Scandinavian) Form of Kirsten. Notables: Actress Kirstie Alley. Variations: Kersti, Kerstie, Kirsti, Kirstie, Kirsty.
KISA (Russian) Kitten. Variations: Keesa, Kysa.
KISHANDA (American) Newly created.
KISMET (Arabic) Destiny.
KIT (Greek) Short form of Katherine. Variations: Kitt.
KITRA (Hebrew) Wreath.
KITTY (English) Short form of Katherine. Notables: Actress Kitty Carlyle. Variations: Kiti, Kittee, Kittey, Kitti, Kittie.
KIZZY (American) Short form of Keziah. Variations: Kissee, Kissie, Kizzee, Kizzi, Kizzie.
KLARA (Hungarian) Bright. Form of Clara. Variations: Klari, Klarice, Klarika.
KLARISSA (German) Bright. Form of Clarissa. Variations: Klarisa, Klarise.
KOFFI (African) Born on Friday. Variations: Kofi, Koffe, Koffee.
KOLINA (Scandinavian) Form of Katherine or Colleen.
KONA (Hawaiian) Female. Variations: Koni, Konia.
KORA (Greek) Girl. Variations: Cora, Corabel, Corabella, Corabelle, Corabellita, Corake, Coralyn, Corella, Corena, Coretta, Corey, Cori, Corilla, Corinna, Corinne, Corissa, Corlene, Corri, Corrin, Corrissa, Corry, Cory, Coryn, Coryna, Corynn, Korabell, Koree, Koreen, Korella, Korenda, Korette, Korey, Kori, Korie, Korilla, Korissa, Korri, Korrie, Korrina, Korry, Kory, Korynna, Koryssa.
KORINA (English) Maiden. Variations: Corinna, Corinne, Korine, Korinna, Korinne, Korrina.
KRIS (Scandinavian) Short form of Kristina or Kristin.
KRISTIN (Scandinavian/German) Form of Christine. Notables: Actresses Kristin Davis and Kristin Chenoweth. Variations: Kristen, Krysten, Krystin.
KRISTINA (Greek/Scandinavian) Christian. Form of Christina. Variations: Krista, Kristeen, Kristeena, Kristena, Kristi, Kristie, Kristine, Kristy, Krysine, Krysta, Krysti, Krystie, Krystina, Krysty.
KRYSTAL (American) Clear and bright. Form of Crystal. Variations: Kristel, Kristell, Kristelle, Kristle, Krystle.
KYLE (Scottish) Attractive. Variations: Kyla, Kylia.
KYLIE (Irish) Graceful. Notables: Singer Kylie Minogue. Variations: Kiley, Kye, Kyla, Kylene.
KYOKO (Japanese) Mirror.
KYRA (Greek) Lady. Notables: Actress Kyra Sedgwick. Variations: Keera, Keira, Kira, Kyrene, Kyria.
KYRIE (Irish) Dark.