Here you’ll find 105 Pretty girl names that start with K, organized from “Kacey” to “Kyra”. They range from vintage classics to modern multicultural choices. These names often have soft, lyrical sounds and work well for babies, characters, or research.
Pretty girl names that start with K are feminine given names beginning with the letter K, prized for melody and variety. Many come from Greek, Hebrew, Celtic, and modern coinages, with well-known examples like “Katherine” and “Kiara”.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Pronunciation, and Meaning.
Name: The actual given name as commonly spelled, so you can scan and compare styles, spellings, and familiar variants.
Origin: Shows the language or culture where the name comes from, helping you understand cultural background and usage.
Pronunciation: Provides a simple phonetic guide and optional IPA so you can pronounce the name correctly and confidently.
Meaning: Gives a concise definition or origin meaning in a few words, which helps you judge symbolism and suitability.
Pretty girl names that start with K
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaia | Scandinavian | KAY-ə (ˈkaɪ.ə) | Pure; earth or sea (varies by culture) |
| Kaira | Sanskrit | KY-rah (KAI-rə) | Beloved, prosperous (Sanskrit roots) |
| Kailee | English | KAY-lee (ˈkeɪli) | Slender or pure (variant of Kaylee) |
| Kaila | Hebrew | KAY-lah (ˈkeɪlə) | Crown; beloved (variant of Kayla/Kaila) |
| Kailani | Hawaiian | kye-LAH-nee (kaɪˈlɑːni) | Sea and sky; chief of the sea |
| Kaja | Scandinavian | KAH-yah (ˈkaːja) | Pure; earth (Polish/Scandinavian variant) |
| Kaitlin | Irish | KAYT-lin (ˈkeɪtlɪn) | Pure (variant of Katherine) |
| Kaitlyn | Irish | KAYT-lyn (ˈkeɪtlɪn) | Pure (modern spelling of Caitlín) |
| Kaira | Irish | KEE-rah (ˈkɪərə) | Dark-haired (variant of Ciara) |
| Kali | Sanskrit | KAH-lee (ˈkɑːli) | Black, time; Hindu goddess name |
| Kalila | Arabic | ka-LEE-lah (kæˈliːlə) | Beloved, dear |
| Kalina | Slavic | ka-LEE-nah (kəˈliːnə) | Viburnum (flower); lovely |
| Kaliyah | Hebrew/Arabic | kah-LEE-ah (kəˈliːə) | Beloved; slender (variant influences) |
| Kalliope | Greek | ka-LYE-oh-pee (kəˈlɪəpi) | Beautiful-voiced (muse of epic poetry) |
| Kamilah | Arabic | ka-MEE-lah (kəˈmiːlə) | Perfect, noble |
| Kamila | Polish | ka-MEE-la (kəˈmiːlə) | Perfect, noble |
| Kamryn | English | KAM-rin (ˈkæmrɪn) | Crooked nose (variant of Cameron) |
| Kara | Irish | KAIR-ə (ˈkærə) | Dear, beloved |
| Karla | Germanic | KAR-lah (ˈkɑːrlə) | Free woman (feminine of Karl) |
| Karmen | Spanish | kar-MEN (kɑrˈmen) | Garden (variant of Carmen) |
| Karina | Scandinavian | ka-REE-nah (kəˈriːnə) | Pure, beloved (variant of Catherine/Carina) |
| Karissa | Greek | ka-RIS-ə (kəˈrɪsə) | Grace, kindness (variant of Charis) |
| Kassandra | Greek | ka-SAN-dra (kəˈsændrə) | Shining man (from Greek Cassandra) |
| Kassidy | Irish | KASS-i-dee (ˈkæsɪdi) | Curly-haired (modern feminine form of Cassidy) |
| Kat | Greek | KAT (kæt) | Pure (short form of Katherine) |
| Katelyn | Irish | KAYT-lin (ˈkeɪtlɪn) | Pure (variant of Caitlín) |
| Katerina | Greek | ka-te-REE-nah (ˌkætəˈriːnə) | Pure (Greek form of Katherine) |
| Katia | Russian | KAH-tee-ə (ˈkɑːtiə) | Pure (diminutive of Ekaterina) |
| Katarina | Slavic | ka-ta-REE-nah (ˌkætəˈriːnə) | Pure (Slavic form of Katherine) |
| Katelynne | English | KAYT-lin (ˈkeɪtlɪn) | Pure (modern double-n spelling) |
| Kathleen | Irish | kath-LEEN (kæθˈliːn) | Pure (Irish form of Catherine) |
| Katherine | Greek | KATH-rin (ˈkæθrɪn) | Pure |
| Kathryn | Greek | KATH-rin (ˈkæθrɪn) | Pure (variant of Katherine) |
| Kathrynne | Greek | KATH-rin (ˈkæθrɪn) | Pure (elaborate spelling) |
| Katia | Spanish/Russian | KAH-tee-ah (ˈkɑːtiə) | Pure (diminutive of Katherine) |
| Katya | Russian | KAHT-yah (ˈkætjə) | Pure (diminutive of Ekaterina) |
| Kaya | Turkish | KAH-yah (ˈkaːjə) | Rock (Turkish) or pure (various usages) |
| Keira | Irish | KEE-rah (ˈkɪərə) | Dark-haired (from Ciara) |
| Kendra | English | KEN-drah (ˈkɛn.drə) | Knowledge; praised (modern English coinage) |
| Kenna | Scottish | KEN-ah (ˈkɛnə) | Born of fire; affliction? (Scottish Gaelic ties) |
| Kenya | African | Keh-NY-ah (kɛˈnjɑː) | Name of East African country; example of place-based name |
| Kenzie | Scottish | KEN-zee (ˈkɛnzi) | Fair one (short form of Mackenzie) |
| Keri | Welsh | KEHR-ee (ˈkɛri) | Dark, beloved (variant of Kerry) |
| Kerry | Irish | KARE-ee (ˈkɛri) | From County Kerry; dark-haired |
| Kiana | Hawaiian | kee-AH-nah (kiːˈɑːnə) | Divine ocean; moon goddess |
| Kiara | Italian/Irish | kee-AH-rah (kɪˈɑːrə) | Bright, clear (Italian Chiara) or dark-haired (Irish) |
| Kiera | Irish | KEE-ra (ˈkɪərə) | Dark-haired (variant of Ciara) |
| Kiki | French/Japanese | KEE-kee (ˈkiːki) | Double syllable nickname; playful |
| Kira | Greek | KEE-rah (ˈkɪərə) | Lady; sun (multiple origins) |
| Kiri | Māori | KEE-ree (ˈkɪri) | Skin, bark |
| Kismet | Turkish | kiz-MET (kɪzˈmɛt) | Fate, destiny |
| Kiya | Egyptian/Egyptian | KEE-yah (ˈkiːjə) | Name of an ancient Egyptian queen |
| Klara | Germanic | KLAH-rah (ˈklɑːrə) | Clear, bright |
| Klara | Slavic | KLAH-rah (ˈklɑːrə) | Bright (Slavic form of Clara) |
| Kloe | Greek | KLOH (kloʊ) | Green shoot, young (variant of Chloe) |
| Khloe | Greek | KLOH-ee (kloʊˈi) | Young, blooming (variant of Chloe) |
| Kori | Greek | KOR-ee (ˈkɔːri) | Maiden (variant of Cora) |
| Korra | Norse/Invented | KOR-ə (ˈkɒrə) | Variant/invented form related to Cora |
| Kortney | English | KORT-nee (ˈkɔrtni) | From Courtney (modern spelling) |
| Kourtney | English | KORT-nee (ˈkɔrtni) | From Courtney (celebrity spelling) |
| Ksenia | Greek/Russian | KSEN-yah (ˈksɛnjə) | Hospitable, welcoming |
| Kristen | Greek | KRIS-ten (ˈkrɪstən) | Follower of Christ |
| Kristin | Scandinavian | KRIS-tin (ˈkrɪstɪn) | Follower of Christ |
| Kristina | Latin/Greek | kris-TEE-nah (krɪˈstiːnə) | Follower of Christ |
| Kristy | Greek | KRIS-tee (ˈkrɪsti) | Follower of Christ (diminutive) |
| Kristine | Scandinavian | kris-TEEN (krɪˈstiːn) | Follower of Christ |
| Krista | Greek | KRIS-tah (ˈkrɪstə) | Follower of Christ |
| Krystal | Greek/English | KRIS-tal (ˈkrɪstəl) | Crystal (gemstone) |
| Kylie | Gaelic/Australian | KYE-lee (ˈkaɪli) | Boomerang or elegant (multiple origins) |
| Kyla | Scottish | KY-lah (ˈkaɪlə) | Narrow spit of land; slender |
| Kyra | Greek | KEER-ah (ˈkɪərə) | Lady; throne |
| Kym | English | KIM (kɪm) | Short form of Kimberley |
| Kimberly | English | KIM-bər-lee (ˈkɪmbərli) | From a royal meadow (English place-name) |
| Kim | Korean/English | KIM (kɪm) | Secret (Korean) or short form of Kimberly |
| Kimora | Japanese/American | kih-MOR-ah (kɪˈmɔːrə) | Exquisite (invented/brand-influenced) |
| Kimbra | English | KIM-brah (ˈkɪmbrə) | Possibly diminutive of Kimberly |
| Kiana | Irish/Hawaiian | kee-AH-nah (kiːˈɑːnə) | Bright; divine ocean |
| Kinley | Scottish | KIN-lee (ˈkɪnli) | Fair-haired warrior (variant of Kinsley) |
| Kinsley | English | KIN-lee (ˈkɪnsli) | King’s meadow (surname turned given name) |
| Kira | Russian | KEER-ah (ˈkɪərə) | Leader, sun; multiple origins |
| Kirsten | Danish | KER-sten (ˈkɜːrstən) | Follower of Christ |
| Kirsty | Scottish | KER-stee (ˈkɜːrsti) | Follower of Christ (diminutive) |
| Katalina | Spanish | kat-ah-LEE-nah (kætəˈliːnə) | Pure (Spanish form of Catalina) |
| Katarzyna | Polish | ka-ta-ZHY-nah (kɑtəˈʐɨna) | Pure (Polish Katarina) |
| Kenza | Arabic | KEN-zah (ˈkɛn.zə) | Treasure, wealth |
| Kerensa | Cornish | keh-REN-sa (kəˈrɛnsa) | Love (Cornish) |
| Keturah | Hebrew | keh-TOO-rah (kəˈtʊrə) | Incense |
| Kenley | English | KEN-lee (ˈkɛnli) | From the king’s meadow (surname given name) |
| Keely | Irish | KEE-lee (ˈkiːli) | Slender |
| Keiko | Japanese | KAY-ko (keɪˈkoʊ) | Blessed child |
| Kiyomi | Japanese | kee-YOH-mee (kiːˈjoʊmi) | Pure beauty |
| Koko | Japanese | KOH-koh (ˈkoʊkoʊ) | Little one; child (nickname) |
| Kosima | Greek/Slavic | ko-SEE-ma (kəˈsiːmə) | Order, beauty |
| Kalliope | Greek | ka-LYE-o-pee (kəˈlɪəpi) | Beautiful-voiced |
| Kallista | Greek | ka-LIS-tah (kəˈlɪstə) | Most beautiful |
| Krishnaa | Sanskrit | KRISH-nah (ˈkrɪʃnə) | Divine name (feminine form) |
| Kavya | Sanskrit | KAHV-yah (ˈkɑːv.jə) | Poetry |
| Karishma | Sanskrit | kah-RISH-mah (kəˈrɪʃmə) | Miracle |
| Kirsi | Finnish | KEER-see (ˈkɪrsi) | Frost |
| Kyllikki | Finnish | kuh-LICK-ee (kʏˈlɪki) | From Finnish folklore |
| Ksenija | Slavic | kseh-NEE-ya (ksɛˈnija) | Hospitality (variant of Xenia) |
| Keziah | Hebrew | keh-ZY-uh (kɪˈzeɪə) | Cassia tree (spice) |
| Ketzia | Hebrew | keht-ZEE-ah (kɛtˈziːə) | Cassia spice (variant) |
| Kacey | English | KAY-see (ˈkeɪsi) | Brave in battle (variant of Casey) |
| Kait | English | KAYT (keɪt) | Pure (short variant of Kate/Katherine) |
Descriptions
Kaia
Short, modern-sounding name used in Scandinavia and the U.S.; also seen as variant of Katherine and Hawaiian Kai derivative. Popular on baby-name lists. (BehindTheName, SSA)
Kaira
Used in South Asia and the West; similar to Keira/Kira. Trendy, soft-sounding choice with multiple cultural ties. (BehindTheName, Nameberry)
Kailee
Modern American spelling variant of Kaylee/Kylie; popular since the 1990s; multiple alternate spellings. (SSA, Nameberry)
Kaila
Common U.S. variant of Kayla/Kaila; youthful and widely used in English-speaking countries. (BehindTheName, SSA)
Kailani
Hawaiian name combining kai (sea) + lani (heaven); used for its lyrical island vibe. (BehindTheName, Nameberry)
Kaja
Popular in Poland and Scandinavia; short, chic, and pronounced differently by region. (BehindTheName, National registries)
Kaitlin
Irish/English variant of Katherine; peaked in the U.S. in late 20th century; many spelling variants. (BehindTheName, SSA)
Kaitlyn
Modern Anglicized spelling of Caitlín; very popular in the U.S. from 1980s–2000s. (SSA)
Kaira
Also used as variant of Ciara; overlapping Irish and Sanskrit associations; used internationally. (BehindTheName)
Kali
Powerful Hindu goddess name widely used as a feminine given name; also used as a nickname. (BehindTheName)
Kalila
Arabic feminine form seen in literature; elegant and romantic-sounding. (BehindTheName)
Kalina
Slavic floral name popular in Eastern Europe and adopted in English-speaking countries. (BehindTheName)
Kaliyah
Contemporary respelling of Alia/Kalia/Kayla blends; fashionable in the U.S. (Nameberry, SSA)
Kalliope
Classical Greek name (Calliope spelling common); literary and distinctive; rising interest among classicists. (BehindTheName)
Kamilah
Feminine Arabic name (variant of Kamila); widely used in Muslim-majority countries and diaspora. (BehindTheName)
Kamila
Polish/Slavic form of Camilla; common across Europe and Latin America. (BehindTheName)
Kamryn
Modern K-spelling variant of Cameron; popular for girls in the U.S. (SSA, Nameberry)
Kara
Anglicized form related to Cara; crisp and classic; popular in English-speaking countries. (BehindTheName, SSA)
Karla
Widely used feminine form of Karl/Charles in many languages; classical and international. (BehindTheName)
Karmen
Variant spelling of Carmen used in Slavic and English contexts; elegant and musical. (BehindTheName)
Karina
Popular across Europe and Latin America; graceful sound and multiple cultural ties. (BehindTheName)
Karissa
Modern-sounding name with Greek roots; used primarily in English-speaking countries. (BehindTheName)
Kassandra
Variant spelling of Cassandra with K; classical mythological association; literary and dramatic. (BehindTheName)
Kassidy
Modern feminine spelling of Cassidy; trendy in English-speaking regions. (BehindTheName, SSA)
Kat
Common diminutive used as standalone given name; casual and familiar. (BehindTheName)
Katelyn
Alternative spelling of Kaitlin; long-popular in English-speaking countries. (SSA)
Katerina
Eastern European and Greek form of Katherine; elegant and classic. (BehindTheName)
Katia
Common Slavic diminutive often used independently; friendly and international. (BehindTheName)
Katarina
Popular across Slavic nations and Scandinavia; classic and versatile. (BehindTheName)
Katelynne
Contemporary spelling variant of Katelyn/Kaitlyn; American usage. (Nameberry)
Kathleen
Classic 20th-century favorite in English-speaking countries; traditional and timeless. (SSA)
Katherine
Ancient Greek origin (Aikaterine); many variants worldwide; enduring classic. (SSA, BehindTheName)
Kathryn
Common English variant; formal and familiar uses. (SSA)
Kathrynne
Less common modern spelling variant of Kathryn/Katherine. (Nameberry)
Katia
Also used in Romance languages; international familiarity. (BehindTheName)
Katya
Widely used diminutive turned given name in Slavic and Western contexts. (BehindTheName)
Kaya
Short, cross-cultural name used in Turkey, Japan, and the West; multiple meanings. (BehindTheName)
Keira
Irish origin; popularized internationally (e.g., Keira Knightley). Common K spelling. (BehindTheName, SSA)
Kendra
Popular U.S. choice since the 1970s; sounds strong and feminine. (SSA)
Kenna
Scottish feminine form related to Kenneth/Kennethia; crisp, uncommon choice. (BehindTheName)
Kenya
Used as a given name, especially in the U.S.; note geographic origin. (Social registries)
Kenzie
Popular as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries; playful and modern. (BehindTheName, SSA)
Keri
Welsh/English feminine name; short and approachable. (BehindTheName)
Kerry
Originally place-based Irish surname turned given name; used for girls in English-speaking regions. (BehindTheName)
Kiana
Hawaiian and Persian associations; graceful and island-inspired name. (BehindTheName)
Kiara
Multiple cultural roots; popular in English-speaking countries; many spellings. (BehindTheName, SSA)
Kiera
Anglicized Irish name; widely used internationally. (BehindTheName)
Kiki
Often a nickname but used independently; lively and informal. (Nameberry)
Kira
Multicultural name with Greek and Persian ties; common female usage worldwide. (BehindTheName)
Kiri
Māori name (Kiri Te Kanawa famous bearer); gentle short name used in New Zealand. (BehindTheName)
Kismet
Rare but used as a virtue/name in some cultures; exotic and meaningful. (BehindTheName)
Kiya
Ancient Egyptian name revived occasionally; short and distinctive. (Historical sources)
Klara
Central and Eastern European form of Clara; classic and elegant. (BehindTheName)
Klara
Used widely across Europe; timeless. (BehindTheName)
Kloe
Modern K-spelling variant of Chloe, popularized by celebrities. (SSA, Nameberry)
Khloe
Kardashian-influenced spelling; high U.S. popularity in 2000s–2010s. (SSA)
Kori
Used as feminine given name in English; short and modern. (BehindTheName)
Korra
Modern invented/variant name used in pop culture (Avatar); rare but recognizable. (Popular culture)
Kortney
Modern K-spelling of Courtney; used in English-speaking countries. (Nameberry)
Kourtney
Celebrity-favored spelling (Kourtney Kardashian); used as given name. (Nameberry)
Ksenia
Russian/Slavic form (Xenia); elegant and international. (BehindTheName)
Kristen
Popular feminine form of Christian names in Scandinavia and the U.S. (SSA)
Kristin
Common Scandinavian/English variant; simple and classic. (BehindTheName)
Kristina
Internationally common feminine form of Christian names. (BehindTheName)
Kristy
Casual diminutive used independently in English-speaking countries. (Nameberry)
Kristine
Alternative Scandinavian spelling of Christine; formal and familiar. (BehindTheName)
Krista
Short, modern take on Christina/Christina variants. (BehindTheName)
Krystal
Popular in the 1980s–1990s; modern and sparkly imagery. (SSA)
Kylie
Australian and Gaelic associations; high U.S. and Australian popularity. (BehindTheName, SSA)
Kyla
Feminine of Kyle; crisp and modern. (BehindTheName)
Kyra
Ancient Greek roots; elegant and international usage. (BehindTheName)
Kym
Often a short form of Kimberley/Kimberly; used independently. (Nameberry)
Kimberly
Very popular in the U.S. in the late 20th century; many nickname options. (SSA)
Kim
Common given name in English; strong solo use and nickname. (BehindTheName)
Kimora
Modern invented/celebrity name (Kimora Lee Simmons); glamorous vibe. (Popular culture)
Kimbra
Rare; known via singer Kimbra; stylish and uncommon. (Music/Name sources)
Kiana
See Kaiana/Kiana cross-cultural uses; melodic and feminine. (BehindTheName)
Kinley
Modern surname-to-first-name trend; feminine and trendy. (Nameberry, SSA)
Kinsley
Popular modern English given name for girls; fashionable and surname-derived. (SSA)
Kira
Multicultural and widely used feminine name. (BehindTheName)
Kirsten
Nordic form of Christina; common in Scandinavia and English-speaking countries. (BehindTheName)
Kirsty
Scottish diminutive of Kirsten; friendly and informal. (BehindTheName)
Katalina
Spanish variant of Catalina/Catherine; melodic and romantic. (BehindTheName)
Katarzyna
Polish form of Katherine; elegant Slavic flavor. (National registries)
Kenza
Popular in North Africa and among Arabic speakers; chic and short. (BehindTheName)
Kerensa
Cornish feminine name meaning love; rare and lyrical. (BehindTheName)
Keturah
Biblical name (wife of Abraham); dignified and uncommon. (Bible, BehindTheName)
Kenley
Modern surname-turned-first-name; used for girls in English-speaking countries. (Nameberry)
Keely
Irish surname-turned-given name; light and feminine. (BehindTheName)
Keiko
Classic Japanese feminine name; multiple famous bearers. (BehindTheName)
Kiyomi
Elegant Japanese given name meaning beautiful purity; used domestically and abroad. (BehindTheName)
Koko
Often a nickname in Japan and globally; playful and short. (Name sources)
Kosima
Rare, classical-sounding feminine name with Greek roots. (BehindTheName)
Kalliope
Variant spelling included for those preferring K-initial transliteration of Calliope. (BehindTheName)
Kallista
Elegant classical Greek name, rare and refined. (BehindTheName)
Krishnaa
Feminine form of a major Hindu name; used in India for girls occasionally. (BehindTheName)
Kavya
Popular modern Indian female name meaning poem or poetic. (BehindTheName)
Karishma
Popular Indian name with cinematic associations; graceful and meaningful. (BehindTheName)
Kirsi
Finnish feminine name; crisp, nature-inspired. (National name lists)
Kyllikki
Traditional Finnish name with mythic roots; rare outside Finland. (Finnish registries)
Ksenija
Slavic variant common in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. (National registries)
Keziah
Biblical name with vintage charm; used in English-speaking countries. (Bible, BehindTheName)
Ketzia
Less common Hebrew variant of Keziah; aromatic biblical roots. (BehindTheName)
Kacey
Nickname-turned-given-name; casual and friendly. (Nameberry)
Kait
Concise modern form used as independent name or nickname. (Name sources)