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160+ Unique Girl Names That Start With K

Find the perfect "K" name for your sweet baby girl.

By Karen Frazier

Karen Frazier

Karen is a freelance writer with more than 25 years of experience writing for an array of publications, including authoring several books.

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Updated July 29, 2024

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If you're looking for a sweet girl name for your bundle of joy, there are so many pretty, cute, and unique girl names that start with K. Our list of K names calls out everything from the classics to thoroughly modern takes.

Old-Fashioned K Girl Names

Sometimes, an old-fashioned name is the perfect one for your little girl. We love these old-fashioned K girl names.

Kara (Latin) - means "beloved"
Karin (Danish) - means "pure"
Karina (Scandinavian) - means "love"
Kasey (American) - means "alert"
Kate (Greek) - means "pure"
Kathleen (Greek) - means pure
Kathryn (Greek) - means "pure"
Kathy (Greek) - means "pure"
Katie (Greek) - means "pure"
Katy (Greek) - means "pure"
Kora (Greek) - means "maiden"
Koretta (Greek) - means "maiden"
Kristen (German) - means "Christian"
Kristina (Greek) - means "Christian"

Classic Girl Names That Start With K

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The classics are classics for a reason. These names have withstood the test of time.

Kaelyn (Greek) - means "pure"
Kaitlyn (Greek) - means "pure"
Karene (Scandinavian) - means "love"
Karlie (Greek) - means "woman of strength"
Karmen (Spanish) - means "fruitful origin"
Karol (Hungarian) - means "warrior"
Kassandra (Greek) - means "she who entangles men"
Katalina (Greek) - means "pure"
Katelyn (Greek) - means "pure"
Katrina (Greek) - means "pure"
Kendra (Welsh) - means "royal power"
Kimber (English) - means "old kin"
Kirsten (Scandinavian) - means "Christian"

Cute Girl Names That Start With K

These K girl names are so adorable, but they'll also grow up with her beautifully.

Kacee (Irish) - means "alert"
Kaeli (Irish) - means "beautiful"
Kai (Greek) - means "keeper of the keys"
Kailee (Irish) - means "keeper of the keys"
Kaliyah (Arabic) - means "beloved"
Kailyn (Greek) - means "pure"
Kallie (Greek) - means "most beautiful, fair"
Kambrie (Welsh) - means "free person"
Kamryn (Scottish) - means "crooked nose"
Kaori (Japanese) - means "aroma"
Karter (English) - means "to transport with cart"
Kasci (American) - means "alert"
Katia (Greek) - means "pure"
Kavi (Indian) - means "wise poet"
Keily (Irish) - means "graceful"
Keira (Irish) - means, "little dark-haired one"
Kenzie (Irish) - means "bright"
Keshia (African) - means "great joy"
Khalani (Polynesian) - means "heavenly sky"
Kiki (French) - means "new beginning"
Kiko (Japanese) - means "joyful child"
Kiley (Irish) - means "graceful"
Kirby (Norse) - means "cottage by the water"
Kit (Greek) - means "pure"
Kleo (Greek) - means "praise"
Kori (Greek) - means "maiden"
Kourtney (British) - means "from Courtenay"
Kylee (Gaelic) - means "slender"
Kyleigh (Gaelic) - means "slender, narrow"
Kylo (From Star Wars) - related to Star Wars

Cool Girl Names That Start With K

Give your kiddo a cool-girl vibe with our cool K names.

Kace (Irish) - means "watchful"
Kalani (Polynesian) - means "heavenly sea"
Karess (Greek) - means "dear"
Karsyn (Scottish) - means "marsh dwellers"
Kassidy (Irish) - means "curly-haired"
Kayce (American) - means "alert"
Kayla (Hebrew) - means "crown"
Kaylie (Irish) - means "slim"
Kayleigh (English) - means "keeper of keys"
Kenna (American) - means "beautiful"
Kennedi (Gaelic) - means "helmeted chief"
Kensington (English) - means "the town of Cynsige's people"
Keyla (Hebrew) - means "who is like God"
Kiana (Irish) - means "God is gracious"
Kinley (Gaelic) - means "daughter of white warrior"
Kira (Irish) - means "dark-haired"
Kodi (German) - means "fortune"
Kya (Scandinavian) - means "sky diamond"
Kyla (Gaelic) - means "narrow"
Kylan (Gaelic) - means "narrow"
Kymani (Jamaican) - means "adventurer"

Helpful Hack

A lot of the girl names that start with C can be made into K names by just switching out the first letter.

Unique K Girl Names

Step off the beaten path with unique K girl names so your little one will stand out.

Kadie (Greek) - means "pure"
Kadisha (Hebrew) - means "holy"
Kaira (Latin) - means "right"
Kaiya (Japanese) - means "forgiveness"
Kalliope (Greek) - means "beautiful voice"
Kaneesha (Arabic) - means "feminine"
Kannon (Japanese) - means "compassion"
Kapri (Greek) - means "wild boar"
Kareen (Scandinavian) - means "maiden"
Karisma (American) - means "charisma"
Karma (Sanskrit) - means "fate"
Karolina (Slavic) - means "warrior"
Kartier (French) - means "drives a cart"
Kasen (American) - means "pure"
Kashmere (Indian) - means "state in India"
Ketti (Danish) - means "pure"
Keturah (Hebrew) - means "incense"
Kimi (Japanese) - means "beautiful, delightful, joyful"
Kree (Native American) - name of a Native American tribe
Ksenia (Russian) - means "wanderer"
Kuniko (Japanese) - means "of the country"
Kylian (Irish) - means "small church"
Kyrie (Greek) - means "lord"

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Nature-Themed Girl Names That Start With K

Salute the beauty of nature with a K name that has an outdoorsy meaning.

Kade (English) - means "from the wetlands"
Kairi (Japanese) - means "majestic sea"
Kamari (Arabic) - means "moon"
Kami (Japanese) - means "wind"
Kataleya (Spanish) - means "orchid"
Kaya (Native American) - means "cliff"
Keilani (Polynesian) - means "glorious sky"
Kallan (Gaelic) - means "river"
Kellen (German) - means "swamp"
Kenia (Hebrew) - means "animal horn"
Kenley (English) - means "royal meadow"
Kensley (English) - means "spring, well, clearing glade"
Kenya (Hebrew) - means "animal horn"
Kezia (Hebrew) - means "cassia tree"
Khari (Indian) - means "inlet"
Kimora (American) - means "the golden meadow"
Kinslee (Gaelic) - means "king's meadow"
Kiyomi (Japanese) - means "ocean"
Koda (Japanese) - means "rice paddy"
Korbin (Latin) - means "crow"
Krystal (Greek) - means "earth stones"
Kyndall (English) - means "valley on the River Kent"
Kyong (Korean) - means "scenery"

Strong K Girl Names

You've known since before you met her that she was filled with strength. These strong girl names that start with K reflect that.

Kaiden (America) - means "warrior"
Kaisley (American) - means "watchful"
Kamilah (Arabic) - means "perfect"
Kamiyah (American) - means "magic"
Kandis (Latin) - means "bright"
Kanan (Indian) - means "grove"
Karla (Greek) - means "woman of strength"
Karlee (Greek) - means "woman of strength"
Katana (Japanese) - means "sword"
Kayden (American) - means "fighter"
Kaylene (Gaelic) - means "crown"
Keagan (Irish) - means "fire"
Keeley (Gaelic) - means "graceful"
Kela (Scandinavian) - means "excelling"
Kelly (Irish) - means "warrior"
Kelsey (English) - means "ship's victory"
Khadija (Arabic) - means "respect"
Khai (Arabic) - means "crowned"
Khaleesi (Game of Thrones) - means "queen"
Kim (British) - means "ruler"
Kimiko (Japanese) - means "noble"
Kinsleigh (English) - means "proud"
Kinsley (English) - means "royal victory"
Kynlee (Irish) - means "fair-haired Viking"
Kyra (Greek) - means "female ruler"
Kyree (Greek) - means "noble"
Kyro (Arabic) - means "victorious"

Just the Right Name for Your Baby Girl

There are so many K girl names that could be perfect for your baby. These are some of our favorites, and we know there's at least one that will fit her to a T.