AHEAD: The ultimate list of “K” girl names.
If you’re looking for a beautiful girl’s name starting with the letter K, you’re in the right place!
Get excited because I’m about to save you a whole lot of time scouring the internet for the perfect K name.
Below, I’ve rounded up every single K name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.
For each name, you’ll also find its meaning and current popularity in the United States.
Let’s dive in and check them all out!
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Related: Boy Names that Start with K
Popular girl names starting with K
Kicking off our list of “K” names for girls with some killer monikers that are super popular in the United States right now. Most of them are in the top 200.
Kamila or Kamilah
- Name meaning: Young religious servant.
- Popularity: Kamila ranks #214 and Kamilah is #827.
Katherine or Kathryn
- Name meaning: Pure.
- Popularity: Katherine ranks #135 and Kathyrn is #536. (Catherine is #267).
Kayla or Keyla
- Name meaning: Slim and fair.
- Popularity: Kayla ranks #217 and Keyla is #839. (Cayla hasn’t ranked since 2009).
Kaylee or Kayleigh or Kailey or Kaylie
- Name meaning: Slim and fair.
- Popularity: Kaylee ranks #117, Kayleigh is #439, Kailey is #840, and Kaylie is #913.
Kehlani or Kailani or Kaylani or Kalani or Keilani or Khalani
- Name meaning: Sea and sky.
- Popularity: Kehlani ranks #168, Kailani is #282, Kaylani is #340, Kalani is #397, Keilani is #763, and Khalani is #900. Holy moly!
Kennedy or Kennedi
- Name meaning: Helmeted chief.
- Popularity: Kennedy ranks #72 and Kennedi ranks #524. For boys, Kennedy hasn’t ranked since 2005.
Kenzie
- Name meaning: Bright one.
- Popularity: #369
Khloe
- Name meaning: Sprout on a plant.
- Popularity: #160
Kiara
- Name meaning: Bright or clear.
- Popularity: #308
Kinsley or Kinslee
- Name meaning: Kings meadow.
- Popularity: Kinsley ranks #59 and Kinslee is #728.
Kylie or Kylee or Kyleigh
- Name meaning: Boomerang or graceful.
- Popularity: Kylie ranks #132, Kylee is #531, and Kyleigh is #836.
If you like these popular K girl names, you might also like this list of modern girl names.
Short girl names starting with K
These short girl names that start with K are just 4 letters long! Most of them are two syllables.
Kaia or Kaiya or Kaya
- Name meaning: The sea. Eldest sister. Wealthy.
- Popularity: Kaia ranks #302, Kaiya ranks #980, and Kaya hasn’t ranked since 2019.
Kali or Kallie
- Name meaning: Black one.
- Popularity: Kali ranks #252 and Kallie is #769.
Kara
- Name meaning: Love.
- Popularity: #671
Kate or Katie
- Name meaning: Pure.
- Popularity: Kate ranks #411 and Katie is #484.
Kira or Kyra
- Name meaning: Throne.
- Popularity: Kira ranks #384 and Kyra is #678.
Kora
- Name meaning: Maiden.
- Popularity: #492
Kyla
- Name meaning: Narrow land.
- Popularity: #490
If you like these cute K girl names, you might also like this list of one-syllable girl names.
Gender-neutral names starting with K
Nonbinary names are definitely “in” right now, and I’m all about this! Here are some cool options that start with the letter K…
Kai
- Name meaning: Hawaiian for “sea”.
- Popularity: This cute “K” name ranks #794 girls and #93 for boys.
Kamari
- Name meaning: Moon. Enemy of desire.
- Popularity: This unique space name ranks #946 for girls and #387 for boys.
Kamden
- Name meaning: Winding valley.
- Popularity: This “K” baby name ranks #478 for boys. It is not ranking for girls.
Kamryn
- Name meaning: Crooked nose.
- Popularity: Kamryn ranks #459 for girls. The similar name Cameron ranks #64 for boys.
Karsyn
- Name meaning: Child of marsh-dwellers.
- Popularity: Karsyn ranks #612 for girls. The similar name Carson ranks #84 for boys.
Karter
- Name meaning:
- Popularity: For girls, Karter ranks #887 and Carter is #515. For boys, Karter ranks #161 and Carter is #33.
Kasey or Kacie
- Name meaning: Vigilant or watchful.
- Popularity: This name starting with “K” is not ranking in the top 1000 baby names for either gender.
Kendall
- Name meaning: Valley of the river Kent.
- Popularity: Kendall ranks #314 for girls. The name hasn’t ranked for boys since 2018.
Kensley
- Name meaning: King’s meadow.
- Popularity: This “K” name ranks #453 for girls and is not ranking for boys.
Kingsley
- Name meaning: From the king’s meadow.
- Popularity: This “K” baby name ranks #630 for boys and is not ranking for girls.
Kinley or Kynlee
- Name meaning: Warrior.
- Popularity: Kinley ranks #431 and Kynlee is #808. Neither is ranking for boys.
Koa
- Name meaning: Hawaiian for “warrior”.
- Popularity: Koa ranks #587 for boys and is not ranking for girls.
Korbyn
- Name meaning: Raven or little crow.
- Popularity: This southern name ranks #991 for boys and is not ranking for girls.
Kori
- Name meaning: From the hollow.
- Popularity: Kori ranks #780 for girls. The similar name Corey ranks #535 for boys.
Kyle
- Name meaning: Narrow.
- Popularity: This short “K” name ranks #313 for boys and is not ranking for girls.
If you like gender-neutral baby names starting with the letter “K”, you might also like this list of hippie names.
Unique girl names starting with K
Here are some unique baby names starting with K that are uncommon without being too out there…
Kadence or Kaydence
- Name meaning: Rhythm or flow.
- Popularity: Kadence ranks #1000 and Kaydence is #692.
Kairi
- Name meaning: Sea village.
- Popularity: #824
Kaisley
- Name meaning: Enlightened.
- Popularity: #756
Kaliyah
- Name meaning: Beloved.
- Popularity: #564
Kamala
- Name meaning: Lotus flower.
- Popularity: This vice presidential K name isn’t ranking.
Kamiyah
- Name meaning: Invented name.
- Popularity: #688
Kataleya
- Name meaning: Pure.
- Popularity: #766
Kaylin or Kalin
- Name meaning: Pure, slender, or fair.
- Popularity: This girls’ name beginning with “K” hasn’t ranked since 2019.
Keiki
- Name meaning: Hawaiian for “child”.
- Popularity: This girls’ name starting with “K” is not ranking in the top 1000 baby names.
Keily
- Name meaning: Graceful. Slender.
- Popularity: #851
Kenia or Kenya
- Name meaning: Country in Africa. Animal horn.
- Popularity: Kenia ranks #923 and Kenya isn’t ranking.
Kenna
- Name meaning: Attractive. Champion. Fire.
- Popularity: #689
Kensington
- Name meaning: Part of London, England.
- Popularity: This K name isn’t ranking.
Kerri
- Name meaning: Dark and mysterious.
- Popularity: This K name is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.
Keziah or Kezia
- Name meaning: The Hebrew term for the spice tree, Cassia.
- Popularity: This cool tree name for girls is not currently ranking.
Kimber
- Name meaning: Bold family.
- Popularity: #682
If you like unique girl names with K as the first letter, you might also like this list of edgy names.
Timeless girl names starting with K
These timeless girl names starting with K have stood the test of time. They don’t tend to evoke any particular decade.
Kaitlyn or Katelyn
- Name meaning: Pure.
- Popularity: Kaitlyn ranks #487 and Katelyn is #681
Karina
- Name meaning: Pure.
- Popularity: #611
Kassidy
- Name meaning: Curly-haired.
- Popularity: #652
Katalina
- Name meaning: Pure.
- Popularity: #557
Keira
- Name meaning: Little dark one.
- Popularity: #464
Kelsey
- Name meaning: Ship’s victory or Cenel’s Island.
- Popularity: #527
Kendra
- Name meaning: Knowledge.
- Popularity: #551
Kiera
- Name meaning: Little dark one.
- Popularity: This “K” name hasn’t ranked since 2019.
Kimberly
- Name meaning: From the royal meadow.
- Popularity: #185
Kristen
- Name meaning: Christian.
- Popularity: This “K” name hasn’t ranked since 2015.
If you like these timeless K girl names, you might also like this list of Victorian girl names.
Girl names starting with K that are past their prime
Even though these K names are ranking in the top 1000, I personally think they’ve seen better days.
Karen
- Name meaning: Pure.
- Popularity: #831
Karla
- Name meaning: Free person.
- Popularity: #675
Kelly
- Name meaning: Fair or bright-headed.
- Popularity: #748
Khaleesi
- Name meaning: An invented name by George R.R. Martin for Game of Thrones.
- Popularity: #733
Kimora
- Name meaning: From the golden meadow.
- Popularity: #962
(Of course, if you happen to love any one of these “K” girl names, you should choose it for your daughter and forget what I think!)
More baby names for girls
Before we get to middle name ideas, here are a few related articles that may be helpful if you’re still looking for the perfect name.
Middle name ideas for “K” girl names
Here are some beautiful first + middle name combinations for a girl’s name with K as the first letter.
- Kadence Rylan
- Kai Lennox
- Kaia Brooke
- Kairi Phoenix
- Kaisley Parker
- Kaitlyn Avery
- Kali Olivia
- Kaliya Sloane
- Kamala Blair
- Kamden Aubrey
- Kamila Blair
- Kamiyah Ruby
- Kamryn Mia
- Kara Hadley
- Karina Blakely
- Karsyn Jade
- Kasey Mackenzie
- Kassidy Faye
- Kataleya Blake
- Katalina Grace
- Kate Reagan
- Katherine Abigail
- Kaya Marie
- Kayla Jade
- Kaylee Juliette
- Kaylin Rose
- Kaylin Sophie
- Kehlani Violet
- Keiki Scarlett
- Keily Sage
- Keira Hailey
- Kelsey Layne
- Kendall Phoenix
- Kendra Harlow
- Kenna Madison
- Kennedy Sloan
- Kensington Ella
- Kensley Magnolia
- Kenya Mae
- Kenzie Sophia
- Kerri Merida
- Keziah Ava
- Khloe Rylan
- Kiara Hazel
- Kiera Madelyn
- Kimber Charlotte
- Kimberly Paige
- Kingsley Reese
Final thoughts on K girl names
There are 73 “K” names ranking in the top 1000, which is a lot!
Interestingly, very few of them make the tippy top of the charts.
There are only two names in the top 100, Kinsley and Kennedy. There are just four names in the top 200—Kylie, Katherine, Khloe, and Kimberly.
(Unsurprisingly, three of those are held by the Kardashian/Jenner clan.)
One thing that was surprising to me is the sheer number of variations of some of the top-ranking names…
There are six different spellings of Kehlani that make the top 1000 baby girl names!
In fact, most of the K names at the top of the charts have at least one (often two or three) spelling variations.
There are plenty of monikers to choose from on this all-encompassing list of K girl names.
You’ve got a really big decision ahead of you, but thankfully (and hopefully) this is one of the more fun choices you get to make as a new parent!
In case you want my two cents, my favorite K names are Kenzie, Kennedy, Kira, and Kyla.
Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect “K” girl name!
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