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

Rare but notable Irish-origin given name derived from the ancient Irish surname O'Callaghan, meaning "descendant of Callachan," which itself means "strife" or "combat." Over time, Kealey evolved from O'Callaghan and is now used for both boys and girls globally.

Captivating Hawaiian name meaning 'of the sea', symbolizing strength, fluidity, and adaptability.

Rare Hawaiian female name that means 'the calm', reflecting the tranquil beauty of Hawaii's ocean waves.

Unique Irish girls' name derived from "ceallach," meaning "strife" or "contention.

Captivating Hawaiian boy's name derived from "ke ali'i," translating to "the chief" or "royal.

Rare Irish male given name derived from the surname Ó Cailleáin, meaning 'descendant of Cailleán', which translates to 'slender' or 'graceful'.

Unique Irish given name derived from the rare Irish surname O'Cathalain, meaning "descendant of Cathalán," which itself means "clear" or "pure.

Rare Hawaiian name translating to "happiness" or "joy", historically used among Hawaiian royalty.

Unique Hawaiian name meaning 'the love' or 'the affection', originating from two ancient Hawaiian words: "ke" ('the') and "aloha" (love, peace, joy).

Unique Hawaiian name meaning "the sea is calm," reflecting the tranquility and serenity of Hawaii's ocean culture.

Hawaiian girl's name meaning 'Heavenly Flower'.

Irish given name derived from the surname O'Cathail, meaning 'descendant of Cathal', which translates to 'battle'. However, Kealon often signifies 'comely' or 'attractive', and was popularized by the influential O'Cathail clan.

Uncommon Irish female given name derived from the surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning "descendant of Ceallach," which translates to "bright-headed" or "ardent.

Irish origin name meaning "slender" or "elegant," derived from Caoilinn, associated with graceful figures in Irish mythology like Caoilfhionn.

Unique American name created by blending Kaylee and Ally; it means 'pure noble' and gained popularity in the late 1990s.

Enigmatic name of unknown origin, rarely used but captivating due to its mystery and lack of widely accepted meaning, allowing for personal interpretation.

Unisex African name of Zulu origin, translating to "graceful" in English.

Unique African name of Akan origin, meaning "God creates on Saturday.

Unique given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Ó Cianáin, meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'.

Unique Hawaiian name derived from "ke'ana," meaning "the red one." It signifies strength and courage, with a rich history dating back to the Hawaiian monarchy era (1795-1893) and remains popular among Hawaiian families today due to its symbolism and ease of pronunciation.

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning "Canaanite," inspired by the ancient region of Canaan, with historical ties to biblical figures like King Ahaziah of Judah.

Irish given name of Norse origin, derived from the surname Ó Ceannáin meaning 'descendant of Ceannán', believed to signify 'chief' or 'leader'.

African-origin Swahili name meaning "born during a journey.

African name of Ashanti origin meaning "born on Tuesday".

Unique African-American name derived from Kehinde meaning "last born," popular among African-Americans and gaining international recognition.

Modern African American name created by combining KeAndre ("the crown becomes the king") and Jarell ("powerful ruler"), symbolizing strength and royalty.

Distinctive name of African American origin, created by rapper Lil Wayne in 2008 by combining KeAndre and Andre. It conveys strength, power, leadership, and authenticity.

Unique American name believed to be a blend of Kevin and Andrew, reflecting strength and leadership, though its exact origins and meaning are unknown.

Uncommon yet captivating unisex name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'kanda', meaning 'to dance', combined with 'ke' (meaning 'the') and 'andrea', a Greek variation meaning 'brave'. It signifies 'the brave one who dances', celebrating African heritage and cultural fusion.

Newly coined American feminine name inspired by Kenya and India, reflecting modern cultural fusion.

Irish surname turned popular boys' given name, deriving from "Ó Catháin" meaning "descendant of Cathán," itself from the Old Celtic word for "warlike.

Ancient Irish name derived from "céad", meaning "first" or "old".

Unique first name derived from the Italian Gianni and the French Jean. It means "God is gracious," conveying a sense of divine favor. Its distinctive 'K' initial gives it a modern twist while maintaining approachability.

Unique Hawaiian name meaning "the essence of life," derived from the words "ke" ("life force") and "ani" ("life").

Captivating unisex name of Hawaiian origin, derived from "ke anuenue," meaning "the rainbow." It signifies good fortune and serves as a spiritual bridge in Hawaiian mythology.

Modern Hawaiian name meaning "the quiet one". It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is pronounced /KEY-ah-nee/.

Irish name derived from Cianna meaning "ancient" or "enduring".

Charming Hawaiian name introduced by Mary Kawena Pukui, meaning 'to love the'.

Unique female name of African origin that means "the fourth born child" or "graceful/beautiful," popularized in the U.S. during the late 20th century by African American families seeking distinctive names for their daughters.

Distinctive African-origin name coined in recent years, gaining popularity among families seeking an uncommon yet easy-to-pronounce moniker, with meanings relating to knowledge or wisdom derived from similar African names like Kendra or Kenisha.