If you’re keen on a gender-neutral K name, this list will be a knockout! While many common names begin with K, the letter also lends itself well to more unique names, whether you want something filled with kinetic energy or a kindhearted vibe.
This list includes names relating to knowledge, kinship, kindness, and more, giving you a kaleidoscope of possibilities to kick off your name search.
Kaawa
Kaawa is a name of Aboriginal origins meaning “East.”
Kabecka
Kabecka is a name of Native American origins meaning “Twin.”
Kaegan
Kaegan is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Kaelin
Kaelin is a name of American origins meaning “Pure.”
Kahnay
Kahnay is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Kahoni
Kahoni is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “The kiss.”
Kahula
Kahula is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “The dance.”
Kaiko
Kaiko is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Current of the ocean.”
Kail
Kail is a name of American origins meaning “Slender.”
Kailano
Kailano is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Sea.”
Kailas
Kailas is a name of Indian origins meaning “Name of Shiva’s mountain residence.”
Kailena
Kailena is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Kaili
Kaili is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Name of a Hawaiian deity.”
Kaimana
Kaimana is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Power of the sea.”
Kainoa
Kainoa is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Namesake.”
Kaipo
Kaipo is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Sweetheart, darling.”
Kalama
Kalama is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Ebony tree.”
Kaleho
Kaleho is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Cowrie shell.”
Kalei
Kalei is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “The child” or “Happiness.”
Kalida
Kalida is a name of Indian origins meaning “Servant of Kali.”
Kalin
Kalin is a name of American origins that is a combination of Caleb and Colin.
Kalyan
Kalyan is a name of Indian origins meaning “Fortunate.”
Kamalani
Kamalani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Royal child, heavenly child.”
Kamand
Kamand is a name of Native American origins meaning “Lasso.”
Kamber
Kamber is a name of English origins meaning “From Cambria (Wales).”
Kamea
Kamea is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Precious one.”
Kameryn
Kameryn is a name of American origins meaning “Bent nose.”
Kamika
Kamika is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Smith, craftsman.”
Kana
Kana is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Powerful.”
Kanah
Kanah is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Stream.”
Kanapima
Kanapima is a name of Native American origins meaning “One who is talked of.”
Kancy
Kancy is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Kanga
Kanga is a name of Native American origins meaning “A raven.” While the name may have a bird-like meaning, it’s often associated with the character Kanga, the mother kangaroo in Winnie-the-Pooh.
By Ernest Howard Shepard – Winnie-the-Pooh (1926)
Kaniela
Kaniela is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “(Only) God is my judge.”
Kanoa
Kanoa is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Free one.”
Kansas
Kansas is a name of Native American origins meaning “People of the south wind.” It’s also the name of a U.S. midwestern state.
Kantana
Kantana is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Kaoru
Kaoru is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Fragrance, balmy.”
Kapua
Kapua is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Flower” or “Child.”
Kapueo
Kapueo is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Owl.”
Kapule
Kapule is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Prayer.”
Karsten
Karsten is a name of German origins meaning “Christian.”
Kasai
Kasai is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Fire.”
Kasani
Kasani is a name of English origins meaning “Chicory.”
Kass
Kass is a name of English origins meaning “She who entangles men.”
Katana
Katana is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Sword.”
Katriel
Katriel is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “God is my crown.”
Katsu
Katsu is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Victorious, win.”
Katsuki
Katsuki is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Victorious,” “Season,” “Fragrance,” or “Moon.”
Katz
Katz is a name of German origins meaning “Priest of righteousness.”
Kaulana
Kaulana is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Illustrious, famous.”
Kavi
Kavi is a name of Indian origins meaning “Wise poet.”
Kavita
Kavita is a name of Indian origins meaning “Poem.”
Kawai
Kawai is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “From the water.”
Kawehi
Kawehi is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “The adornment.”
Kawelo
Kawelo is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Family-bound.”
Kawena
Kawena is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Rosy reflection in the sky.”
Kaylor
Kaylor is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Kaymari
Kaymari is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Kaywar
Kaywar is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Kazumi
Kazumi is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Harmony, peace, beautiful.”
Kazuto
Kazuto is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Peace, harmony, first.”
Keahi
Keahi is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Flames, fire.”
Keaka
Keaka is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Of the shadows.”
Keala
Keala is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “The path.”
Kealani
Kealani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Clear skies.”
Kealii
Kealii is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Chief.”
Kealoha
Kealoha is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “The loved one.”
Keani
Keani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “The wave, breeze.”
Keao
Keao is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “The dawn, light of day.”
Keats
Keats is a name of English origins meaning “Shed worker.” It may be associated with English poet John Keats or American writer Ezra Jack Keats (The Snowy Day).
By William Hilton
Keawe
Keawe is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Thread” or “Wake of a ship.”
Kebi
Kebi is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Keelan/Keelin
Keelan is a name of Irish origins meaning “Slender.”
Keemeone
Keemeone is a name of Native American origins meaning “Rain.”
Keen
Keen is a name of English origins meaning “Wise, proud.”
Keeran
Keeran is a name of Irish origins meaning “Little dark one.”
Keerthi
Keerthi is a name of Indian origins meaning “Eternal flame.”
Keesa
Keesa is a name of Russian origins meaning “Kitten.”
Keeton
Keeton is a name of American origins meaning “Hawk’s town.”
Kehepa
Kehepa is a name of Hawaiian origins whose meaning is unknown.
Keighvynn
Keighvynn is a name of American origins meaning “Handsome, beautiful.”
Keihinn
Keihinn is a name of American origins that is a created name.
Keiki
Keiki is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Child.”
Keir
Keir is a name of Irish origins meaning “Black.”
Keita
Keita is a name of English origins meaning “Offspring or blessing.”
Kekapa
Kekapa is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Tapa cloth.”
Kekona
Kekona is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Second-born child.”
Keladry
Keladry is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown. It was invented by novelist Tamora Pierce.
Kelaiah
Kelaiah is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Voice of the Lord.”
Kelce
Kelce is a name of English origins meaning “From Cenel’s Island.” It’s often associated with football players and podcast hosts Travis and Jason Kelce.
Photo by Erik Drost
Keldrie
Keldrie is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Kelekokio
Kelekokio is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Seahorse.”
Kelii
Kelii is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Chief.”
Keller
Keller is a name of German origins meaning “Winemaker.”
Kellsie
Kellsie is a name of American origins meaning “Island of the ships.”
Kelson
Kelson is a name of English origins meaning “Son of Kelsey.”
Keltie
Keltie is a name of Scottish origins meaning “Place name.”
Keme
Keme is a name of Native American origins meaning “Secret.”
Kendale
Kendale is a name of English origins meaning “Valley of the river Kent.”
Kender
Kender is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Kendi
Kendi is a name of African origins meaning “The loved one.”
Kendis
Kendis is a name of American origins meaning “Pure.”
Kendrix
Kendrix is a name of American origins meaning “Bold ruler.”
Keno
Keno is a name of American origins with a meaning relating to the lottery-like gambling name.
Kensey
Kensey is a name of English origins meaning “King’s Victory.”
Kentucky
Kentucky is a name of Native American origins meaning “Land of tomorrow.” It’s the name of a U.S. state.
Kenwood
Kenwood is a name of English origins meaning “Royal guardian.”
Keola
Keola is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “The life.”
Keone
Keone is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “The homeland.”
Keran
Keran is a name of Armenian origins meaning “Wooden post.”
Kerith
Kerith is a name of Hebrew origins meaning “Cutting.”
Kern
Kern is a name of German origins meaning “Grain, seed.”
Kerouac
Kerouac is a name of French origins meaning “Enclosure of soft soil.” Jack Kerouac was a famous author of the Beat Generation.
Photo by Tom Palumbo
Kerr
Kerr is a name of Scottish origins meaning “From the rough ground.” It may be associated with actor Kerr Smith, known for his breakout role as Jack McPhee on Dawson’s Creek.
Photo by John Manard
Kesley
Kesley is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Kessya
Kessya is a name of American origins with an unknown meaning.
Kestrel
Kestrel is a name of English origins meaning “Small, colorful falcon.”
Keyson
Keyson is a name of English origins meaning “Keymaker.”
Khaison
Khaison is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Khaki
Khaki is a name of Persian origins meaning “Beige” or “Type of pants.”
Khanh
Khanh is a name of Vietnamese origins whose meaning is not available.
Khayrat
Khayrat is a name of Arabic origins meaning “Honored action.”
Khuong
Khuong is a name of Vietnamese origins whose meaning is not available.
Khuyen
Khuyen is a name of Vietnamese origins meaning “Advise.”
Kiasax
Kiasax is a name of Native American origins meaning “Bear on the left.”
Kieve
Kieve is a name of Irish origins meaning “Mythical name.”
Kiffen
Kiffen is a name of German origins meaning “To smoke marijuana.”
Kiho
Kiho is a name of African origins meaning “Fog.”
Kijana
Kijana is a name of African origins meaning “Youth.”
Kilim
Kilim is a name of Turkish origins meaning “Flat-woven carpet or rug.”
Kilmer
Kilmer is a name of English origins meaning “Kiln worker.” It may be associated with the late actor Val Kilmer.
Photo by Georges Biard
Kimani
Kimani is a name of African origins meaning “Sailor, adventurer.”
Kimeya
Kimeya is a name of Native American origins meaning “Singing throat.”
Kin
Kin is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Golden.”
Kinborough
Kinborough is a name of English origins meaning “Royal castle.”
Kincaid
Kincaid is a name of Scottish origins meaning “From Kincaith.”
Kindle
Kindle is a name of American origins meaning “Set fire.”
Kindred
Kindred is a name of English origins meaning “Similar or related.”
Kinta
Kinta is a name of Aboriginal origins meaning “Laughter.”
Kione
Kione is a name of African origins meaning “Someone who comes from nowhere.”
Kipling
Kipling is a name of English origins meaning “From Cuppel’s people.” This name is often associated with Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book.
Kirabo
Kirabo is a name of African origins meaning “Gift from God.”
Kiral
Kiral is a name of Turkish origins meaning “Supreme chief.”
Kiran
Kiran is a name of Indian origins meaning “Ray of light.”
Kiri
Kiri is a name of Cambodian origins meaning “Mountain.”
Kirit
Kirit is a name of Indian origins meaning “Shining like the sun.”
Kiros
Kiros is a name of African origins meaning “Lord.”
Kish
Kish is a name of English origins meaning “Leather worker.”
Kishi
Kishi is a name of Native American origins meaning “Night.”
Kiss
Kiss is a name of American origins meaning “Expression of caring.”
Kitkun
Kitkun is a name of Native American origins meaning “Night bird.”
Kitoko
Kitoko is a name of African origins meaning “Beautiful.”
Kitt
Kitt is a name of American origins that is a nickname for Katherine or Christopher.
Kjbrea
Kjbrea is a name of American origins whose meaning is unknown.
Knight
Knight is a name of English origins meaning “Warrior.”
Koala
Koala is a name of Aboriginal origins meaning “No water.”
Kohaku
Kohaku is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Amber.”
Kona
Kona is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Leeward.” It’s often associated with the Kona region of Hawaii.
Konane
Konane is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Glow like moonlight.”
Konani
Konani is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “Bright.”
Kopin
Kopin is a name of Native American origins meaning “Buffalo mountain.”
Kosuke
Kosuke is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Rising sun.”
Kova
Kova is a name of Spanish origins meaning “Cave.”
Kozue
Kozue is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Tree branches.”
Krishna
Krishna is a name of Indian origins meaning “Black.”
Krypto
Krypto is a name of American origins meaning “Hidden.”
Kumba
Kumba is a name of Aboriginal origins meaning “Black fruit tree.”
Kumi
Kumi is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Long period of time, beautiful.”
Kuron
Kuron is a name of African origins meaning “Thanks.”
Kuthun
Kuthun is a name of Native American origins meaning “Cuts the binding string.”
Kuulei
Kuulei is a name of Hawaiian origins meaning “My garland of flowers.”
Kwanze
Kwanze is a name of American origins meaning “First fruits.”
Kyden
Kyden is a name of American origins meaning “Narrow little fire.”
Kyel
Kyel is a name of English origins meaning “Narrow straight, channel.”
Kyo
Kyo is a name of Japanese origins meaning “Cooperation, capital, village, apricot.” It may also be spelled Kyou.
Kyung
Kyung is a name of Korean origins meaning “Honor, respect.”
Krystin Morgan is a writer, career consultant, and talent acquisition professional living in Seattle, WA with her husband, daughter, and dog. She's been obsessed with names since childhood, when she spent hours with friends poring over baby name books to find the meaning of every name they could think of.
