Female and male first names beginning with the letter “K”..

Distinctive feminine name of American origin, coined by author James Branch Cabell for his novel 'Jurgen' in 1919, although its meaning and derivation remain uncertain.

Rare female name of unknown origin, gaining recent popularity despite no known historical or linguistic roots.

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning "possession of God," derived from "ken" (possession) and "El" (God).

Captivating female name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "Kenesha," meaning "lovely" or "beautiful.

Exotic African name of Swahili origin, meaning "mixture" or "union", symbolizing harmony and balance in nature.

African unisex name derived from the Swahili word "kenya," meaning "mountainous" or "having mountains.

Unique Yoruba name from Nigeria meaning "The crown has descended.

Irish name derived from Cennétig meaning "old chief". It has been associated with the O'Neills, a historic powerful clan in Ulster, Northern Ireland. Throughout history, bearers of this name have been known for strength, courage and intelligence.

Russian-origin unisex name derived from 'ken' meaning 'honey', translating to 'little honey'. It has a long history in Russia and offers uniqueness while being easy to pronounce.

African American name derived from Swahili "kenya", meaning "the place of warmth". It signifies nurturing power, comfort, growth, and has gained popularity among African American communities since the 1970s.

African American name created by Alice Walker for her novel "The Color Purple", representing strength, resilience, and beauty of Black women.

Distinctive African name derived from Swahili, meaning "fourth woman".

Captivating feminine name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "kenya" meaning "the place where the sun rises," symbolizing warmth, light, and new beginnings.

Unique female name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, meaning "God will make way.

Unique African female name derived from the Swahili word "kini" meaning 'small'. Despite its literal meaning, it's often associated with strength and resilience, and has gained global popularity despite remaining uncommon.

Uncommon African-American given name created by combining Kenneth and Kenya, potentially signifying 'rising sun'.

African Igbo female name meaning "born for greatness," carrying a rich cultural heritage and high parental aspirations.

Exotic feminine name of African origin, meaning "Beauty of Kenya" in Swahili.

African-origin name from Morocco, derived from the city Kenitra founded by Portuguese colonists.

Keniya is of African origin, meaning 'rising dust' in Swahili, reflecting strength and resilience.

Distinctive African female given name derived from 'kenya', meaning 'mountainous' or 'place of giants'.

Rare African name of Swahili origin, meaning "Switzerland.

Unique Japanese name meaning "someone connected with swords," derived from "ken" (sword) and "-ja" (belonging). Historically, it was given to skilled samurai warriors in feudal Japan, associated with strength, courage, wisdom, and agility in battle. Today, Kenja is respected and admired in Japan, often used for males but also sometimes for females. Outside of Japan, it's relatively rare yet gaining attention due to its unique sound and meaning.

Unique African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'woman' and signifying feminine strength and grace.

Captivating African American name coined in the late 20th century, combining Kenneth ("handsome") and Janae ("God is gracious"), signifying "Handsome God is Gracious.

Masculine Japanese given name composed of "ken" meaning "strong" or "healthy", and "ji" signifying "second" or "order".

Japanese boy's name meaning "healthy second son".

Traditional Japanese male name composed of 'Ken' (healthy/strong) and 'Jiro' (second son), conveying the meaning "the second son who is healthy and strong." It was popular among samurai during Japan's Edo period and remains used today for its historic significance and powerful connotation.

Rare African male given name derived from Yoruba words "Kehinde" (last born) and Spanish "Juan" (God is gracious), signifying that even the youngest are blessed by divine grace.

Hawaiian name meaning "cave of the sky", derived from "ken" (cave) and "lani" (sky).

American origin name, created by combining parts from names like Kenneth and Lena, symbolizing strength and intelligence. It was first used in the early 20th century US.

Attractive and distinctive female name of American origin, created by blending Kenya and Lee, which respectively evoke East African heritage and various cultural meanings of intelligence and prosperity.

Unique female name, created as a blend of 'Kenneth' meaning strong and handsome, and 'Lee' meaning clearing or meadow.

Recent, modern creation with unknown origins and meaning. It's believed to be a unique blend of familiar name elements, possibly intended as a unisex option.

English name derived from "cyning" (king) and "leah" (woodland clearing), meaning "king's woodland clearing". It was originally a medieval English surname before evolving into a given name. Today, Kenleigh is still relatively rare but has gained popularity in recent years, often associated with strength, royalty, and nature.

Unique English given name originating from the Scottish Gaelic surname Kennedy, meaning "head".

Distinct and uncommon name with unknown origins, often interpreted as "bold" or "proud," though meanings are not universally accepted. Its unique sound has contributed to its popularity as a modern girl's name despite its rarity.

Intriguing unisex name of unknown origin, often associated with strength and originality. Its meaning is personal and open to interpretation.

Unique given name of unknown origin, popular in English-speaking countries like the U.S. and Canada.

Distinctive given name of unknown origin, believed by some to be a variant of Kenneth but with no concrete evidence.