If you’re struggling for inspiration, why not choose specific alphabet letters to explore name options? Girl names that start with K are badass and crazy cool. Whether it’s Kate, Kerry, or Kaleisha, we have a name to suit every taste.
Let’s go with Greek, enjoy English, and love Latin as we list 176 inspirational K names for girls and include their meanings and origin.
176 Outstanding Female Names That Start With K
Let’s kick off with adorable girl names with K.
- Kace – this quirky girl version of Casey is of Gaelic origin and means “alert and watchful.”
- Kacey – an alternative spelling of the Irish name Casey, meaning “vigilant.”
- Kadence – derived from the Latin word “cadence,” meaning “with rhythm.”
- Kadesha – this interesting Arabic feminine name means “trustworthy and respected.”
- Kadijah – related to the Prophet Muhammad, this Arabic name means “premature child.”
- Kaia – this rare but cute girl’s name comes from Scandinavia and means “pure and life.”
- Kaitlyn – this alternate spelling of the Irish name Caitlyn is of Greek origin and means “pure.”
- Kaleisha – very few women’s names that start with K are Jamaican – meaning “strong-willed women.”
- Kali – is of Sanskrit origin, meaning “time” and “the black one.”
- Kaliana – possibly of Greek origin from Callista, meaning “most beautiful.”
- Kalice – possibly meaning “just” from the Latin “iustus,” or means “gift of God.”
- Kalisha – derived from the Latin Felicia, meaning “fortunate” or possibly, “great joy.”
- Kalla – a variant of the Greek name Callista, meaning “most beautiful.”
- Kamellia – of Latin origin referring to the flowering Camelia flower.
- Kameron – derived from the Scottish name Cameron, this female form means “crooked nose.”
- Kamila – an alternate spelling of the Latin Camila, meaning “helper of the priest.”
- Kandace – possibly Greek or Egyptian mean “glowing.”
- Kandi – this cute English name is a possible derivative of Kandace, meaning “glowing or sweet.”
- Kandy – this nickname of the Latin Kandace means “clarity or whiteness.”
- Kaprice – a “whimsical and playful” girl’s name of American origin.
- Kara – meaning “beloved or dear,” this Italian girl’s name is so pretty.
- Karalee – of Irish, Latin, and Gaelic origin, meaning “beloved or friend.”
- Karin – one of the rare Swedish girls’ names to make the list meaning “pure.”
- Karina – of Scandinavian origin, meaning “pure or chaste.”
- Karla – the feminine German version of Karl, meaning “free man.”
- Karmina – some beautiful female names that start with K are from Hebrew – meaning “garden or orchard.”
- Karolyna – a variant of the Old German Caroline, meaning “free man.”
- Karter – derived from the Germanic name Carter, meaning “transporter of goods by cart.”
- Kasia – possibly of Polish origin, meaning “pure and soft-spoken.”
- Kassandra – a variant of the Greek Cassandra, meaning “unheeded prophetess and man’s defender.”
- Kassidy – a gender-neutral Gaelic name meaning “curly-haired or clever.”
- Kassie – derived from the Greek name Cassandra, meaning “unheeded prophetess and man’s defender.”
- Katalina – a derivative of the Greek Catherine, meaning “pure.”
- Katar – the first Armenian name to appear on the list, meaning “peak or summit.”
- Kate – a short form of the Greek name Catherine/Katherine meaning “pure.”
- Katelin – the second of a long list of English/Greek names meaning “pure.”
- Katey – an alternative spelling of the English name Katie – means “pure.”
- Katherine – this English name is of Greek origin, meaning “pure.”
- Kathleen – a Greek-inspired Irish name meaning “pure.”
- Kathlynn – a variation of the Irish name Kathleen, meaning “pure.”
- Katie – this English version of the Greek Katherine has the same meaning.
- Katniss – a common name for the Sagittaria plant, with no specific meaning.
- Katrice – a German version of Katrina, meaning “pure.”
- Katriona – derived from the Greek name Katrina, meaning “pure.”
- Kay – possibly of Greek and Irish origin, meaning “rejoice” and “keeper of the keys.”
- Kayla – an Irish/Gaelic name meaning “slim and fair.”
- Kaylee – is of Gaelic origin, meaning “slender, fair, and slim.”
- Kayleigh – the more traditional spelling of the name, meaning “slender, slim, and fair.”
- Kaylene – is of Gaelic and Hebrew origin, meaning “slender.”
- Kayloni – possibly of Hawaiian origin, meaning “the sky or heavens” and “royal one.”
- Kaysen – a modern mix of Kay and Jason, meaning “healer or precious.”
- Kayton – a spiritual Native American name meaning “throne of clouds.”
- Kazuma – a classic Japanese name meaning “peace and harmony.”
- Keana – is possibly Irish or Hawaiian, meaning “ancient.”
- Keandra – means “son of Henry” in Gaelic and “shining bright” in Greek.
- Keandrea – a rare name derived from the Greek Kandare, meaning “to shine.”
- Kebrina – an unusual name of unknown origin, meaning “honesty, sacrificer, and admirer.”
- Kechia – according to some, Kechia is an American name meaning “respectable and pioneering.”
- Kedra – is possibly of Ugandan origin, meaning “genius.”
- Keeleigh – an alternative spelling of Keighley, meaning “slender and pretty.”
- Keera – derived from the Irish word “ciar,” meaning “dark.”
- Keighley – has Gaelic and Irish roots, meaning “slender and pretty.”
- Keilani – a gender-neutral name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “the heavens.”
- Keira – an exquisite Irish name meaning “little dark one.”
- Kelly – a classic Irish name meaning “bright-headed.”
- Kellyanne – this vintage Irish/Gaelic name means “lively and aggressive.”
- Kelsa – a short form of the English name Kelsey, meaning “ship’s victory.”
- Kelsey – derived from the Old English name Ceolsige, meaning “ships victory.”
- Kemberley – with roots in Old English, meaning “Cyneburg’s field.”
- Kena – a wonderfully concise Welsh girl’s name meaning “greatest champion.”
- Kendall – a traditional Old English name referring to the “Kent River valley.”
- Kendra – this English name is of Celtic origin and means “knowing.”
- Kenleigh – an Old English name meaning “the king’s meadow.”
- Kenna – 5-letter names for girls that start with K are often stylish, like Kenna, meaning beautiful.
- Kennedy – a famous Irish/Gaelic name meaning “helmet head.”
- Kennetha – this Anglicized version of a Gaelic name means “handsome.”
- Kenta – is a great Japanese name for “healthy and strong” babies.
- Kenya – a girl’s name of Hebrew origin meaning “animal horn” and “mountain of whiteness.”
- Kenz – this stylish Arabic name means “treasure.”
- Kenzie – a cute, sassy, modern-sounding Scottish feminine name meaning “the fair one.”
- Kerenza – this Cornish name means love.
- Kerrin – means “beauty” in Hebrew and “dark” in Irish.
- Kerry – a place in Ireland, Kerry means “black-haired.”
- Kesley – derived from the Old English name Ceolsige, meaning “ship’s victory.”
- Keslyn – this cool American name means “beautiful and intelligent.”
- Ketara – a popular Arabic name possibly meaning “from Qatar, blessed, holy, and pure.”
- Ketsia – a variation of Ketsy, meaning “gift of God.”
- Ketsy – possibly of African origin, meaning “gift of God and royal/regal.”
- Kevia – an all-Irish name meaning “handsome and beloved.”
- Kevinisha – this modern-day name is of unspecified origin and possibly means “kindness.”
- Kewanda – possibly of Ugandan origin, meaning “the dark one” or “skill, researcher, or mysterious.”
- Kewanna – an exotic African baby girl’s name meaning “beautiful and little dark-haired one.”
- Keya – a short and sweet Bengali name meaning “flower.”
- Khala – according to some, this Sanskrit name means “richness, newness, and difference.”
- Khaleesi – an invented name for GOT meaning “queen or mother of dragons.”
- Khali – this Arabic name means “solitary” and “that which has passed.”
- Khamala – meaning “lotus or pale red;” this Hindu name is the goddess of luck and prosperity.
- Khaniya – this African girl’s name means “the pale one.”
- Kharisma – an alternate spelling of Charisma, meaning “personal charm.”
- Kharter – possibly meaning “follower of Christ, sincere friend, and honorable comrade” in Arabic.
- Khianna – the perfect Muslim female name meaning “God is gracious” and “dark hair.”
- Khloe – an alternative spelling of the Greek name Chloe, meaning “fertility and blooming.”
- Kiania – this pretty Hawaiian nickname means “divine.”
- Kiara – an Aboriginal word for a cockatoo; in Korean, it means “first ray of sun.”
- Kiera – a feminine version of the Irish/Gaelic name Kieran, meaning “dark-haired.”
- Kiersti – an alternate spelling of Kirsty, meaning “follower of Christ” in Latin.
- Kiki – this pretty Old French nickname means “double happiness.”
- Kila – a Sanskrit gender-neutral name meaning “flame, fire, and fort.”
- Kileigh – of Irish origin, meaning “the grey church” or “church of Aedh.”
- Kim – a shortened nickname of Kimberley, meaning “Cyneburg’s field.”
- Kimber – is an alternate form of Kimberley, meaning “Cyneburg’s field” in Old English.
- Kimberley – derived from Old English, meaning “royal fortress meadow.”
- Kimela – according to some, this Arabic name means “butterfly.”
- Kimia – of Persian origin, meaning “elixir.”
- Kimmarie – this English name means “courage, caretaker, and investigator.”
- Kimmy – a short form of Kimberley, meaning “Cyneburg’s field” in Old English.
- Kimorah – an Old English baby name meaning “brave and strong” and “God’s gift.”
- Kindell – this Old English name means “royal valley” or “Kent River valley.”
- Kindness – this name does what it says on the tin!
- Kindred – some female names that start with K can be middle names – meaning “family connectedness.”
- Kingsley – is of Old English origin, meaning “king’s meadow.”
- Kinley – possibly Irish or Old English, meaning “fair-haired or king’s meadow.”
- Kinnick – this Gaelic/Scottish habitational name represents a family seat in Fife.
- Kinsie – is of Old English origin, meaning “king’s victory.”
- Kinza – this Arabic word means “hidden treasure.”
- Kira – derived from the Irish girl’s name Ciara, meaning “black.”
- Kirandeep – of Punjabi origin, meaning “ray of light or hope.”
- Kirby – possibly Old Norse/Scottish meaning “village with a church” or “dark son” in Irish.
- Kirsty – comes from Old Latin, meaning “follower of Christ.”
- Kisa – of Old Greek and Russian origin, meaning “kitty or pussycat.”
- Kishia – possibly an alternative spelling of the Japanese name Kishi, meaning “long and happy life.”
- Kjerstin – of Scandinavian and Latin origin, meaning “follower of Christ.”
- Kleigh – an unusual name possibly of English origin meaning “clay or clay worker.”
- Kloe – an alternative spelling of the vintage Greek name Chloe meaning “blooming and fertility.”
- Koda – a classic Japanese name meaning “friend.”
- Kodak – an invented name for the photographic company – means “youth” in Hindustani.
- Kodi – an Americanized version of the Irish name Cody, meaning “descendant of the helpful one.”
- Kohar – possibly of American origin, meaning “gem and jewel.”
- Koi – a short and sweet Japanese name meaning “carp.”
- Kokiri – a descriptive Japanese name meaning “child of trees.”
- Koko – some girl names with K are cute nicknames, like Koko, meaning “night” in Native American.
- Kooper – an alternative spelling of an Old English occupational name meaning “barrel maker.”
- Korabelle – combines the Greek name Kora with the French word “belle,” and means “beautiful maiden.”
- Koralise – of Greek origin, meaning “maiden.”
- Korall – a derivative of the Latin Coral, meaning “destiny.”
- Korbyn – of Old English descent, possibly meaning “crow or raven-haired.”
- Kordelia – an alternative spelling of the Latin name Cordelia, meaning “heart.”
- Kordella – a different version of Cordelia, meaning “heart” in Latin.
- Korinne – many K names for girls derive from Greek – means “maiden.”
- Kornelia – this rare Latin female name means “horn.”
- Korrina – an alternative spelling of the Greek name Korina, meaning “maiden.”
- Kortlyn – of English origin, possibly meaning “fortune, health, and spirituality.”
- Koryn – derived from the Greek name Korina, meaning “maiden.”
- Koska – a diminutive of the Polish word “kosa,” meaning “scythe.”
- Kourtlynn – according to some, Kourtlynn is an American name meaning “sister.”
- Kourtney – of Old French origin, meaning “domain of Curtius.”
- Kree – this Native American/Canadian name means light.
- Krissi – a cute Latin nickname meaning “follower of Christ.”
- Kristal – an alternative spelling of the Greek word “crystal,” meaning “ice.”
- Kristalee – a variant of the Greek word “crystal,” meaning “ice.”
- Kristin – is of Latin origin, meaning “follower of Christ.”
- Kristinamarie – this Latin/Hebrew name means “Christ-bearer, anointed, disciple of Christ, and beloved.”
- Kristyna – an alternative spelling of Christina, meaning “follower of Christ” in Latin.
- Krymson – an unusual alternative spelling of the color; this Amharic (Ethiopian) word means “I am.”
- Krystabelle – with Greek and French influences, possibly meaning “beautiful crystal or ice.”
- Krystalanne – this uncommon English name means “follower of Christ, precious stone, or crystal.”
- Krystie – possibly Czech or Latin, meaning “follower of Christ.”
- Kunani – a unique Hawaiian girl’s name meaning “beautiful or beautiful one.”
- Kyarra – this uncommon Celtic and Latin name means “bright and clear” or “kind and loyal.”
- Kyla – a gender-neutral Irish name meaning “narrow or crown of laurel.”
- Kyleah – possibly of Scottish origin, meaning “narrow strip of land” or “strong girl.”
- Kylee – an alternative spelling of the Aboriginal name meaning “boomerang.”
- Kylie – is an Aboriginal word meaning “boomerang or curved returning stick.”
- Kymora – of English origin, meaning “a gift of God or found treasure.”
- Kyndle – girl names that start with K can be unique, like Kyndle, meaning “intolerant, charming, and adorable.”
- Kynlee – possibly of English, Irish, or American origin, meaning “white warrior or King’s meadow.”
