This collection brings together 102 female names that start with the letter K, running alphabetically from “Katherine” all the way to “Keava.” You’ll find a rich mix here, from timeless classics rooted in Greek and Hebrew tradition to fresh, modern coinages and names drawn from Irish, Hawaiian, Scandinavian, and Japanese culture. Parents use this list to find the perfect name for a new baby, while writers, gamers, and creators turn to it when they need a memorable name for a character.
Female names are the personal names traditionally given to girls and women to identify them throughout their lives. Many carry deep meaning tied to language, faith, or place, and a single name like Katherine has spawned dozens of beloved variants such as Kate, Katie, and Katrina across the centuries.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Meaning, Famous Namesakes, and Description.
Name: This shows you the female name itself, spelled clearly so you can see exactly how it looks and compare it with similar options on the list.
Origin: This tells you the language or culture a name comes from, helping you understand its background and choose one that fits your own heritage or taste.
Meaning: This reveals what the name actually signifies, from “pure” to “light” to “beloved,” so you can pick something whose message resonates with you.
Famous Namesakes: This lists well-known people who share the name, giving you a sense of its real-world feel and the personalities you might associate with it.
Description: This gives you a short, friendly summary of each name’s style, popularity, and charm, making it easy to decide which ones you like best.
Female names
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Famous Namesakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine | Greek | Pure | Katherine Hepburn, Catherine the Great |
| Katie | English | Pure | Katie Holmes, Katie Couric |
| Kate | English | Pure | Kate Middleton, Kate Winslet |
| Kayla | Arabic/American | Laurel or crown | Kayla Harrison |
| Kaylee | American | Pure or slender | Kaylee Bryant |
| Kennedy | Irish (Gaelic) | Helmeted chief | Kennedy McMann |
| Kelly | Irish (Gaelic) | Bright-headed or warrior | Kelly Clarkson, Kelly Ripa |
| Kimberly | English | From the royal forest meadow | Kim Basinger, Kimberly Williams |
| Kim | English/Vietnamese | Royal meadow or gold | Kim Kardashian, Kim Novak |
| Kira | Russian/Persian | Beam of light or throne | Kira Kosarin |
| Kayleigh | Irish (Gaelic) | Slim and fair | Kayleigh McEnany |
| Karen | Danish/Greek | Pure | Karen Gillan, Karen Allen |
| Kara | Italian/Greek | Beloved or pure | Kara DioGuardi |
| Kaia | Scandinavian/Hawaiian | Sea | Kaia Gerber |
| Keira | Irish (Gaelic) | Dark-haired | Keira Knightley |
| Kendall | English | Valley of the river Kent | Kendall Jenner |
| Kylie | Australian/Irish | Boomerang or graceful | Kylie Jenner, Kylie Minogue |
| Kira | Greek | Lady or mistress | Kira Kosarin |
| Kristen | Scandinavian | Follower of Christ | Kristen Stewart, Kristen Bell |
| Kristin | Scandinavian | Follower of Christ | Kristin Davis |
| Krista | Latin/Greek | Follower of Christ | Krista Allen |
| Kristina | Greek | Follower of Christ | Kristina Mladenovic |
| Kallie | Greek | Beautiful | Kallie North |
| Kaylin | American | Pure or beautiful | — |
| Kendra | English/Welsh | Knowing or magic | Kendra Wilkinson |
| Kira | Japanese | Sparkle, glitter | — |
| Kassidy | Irish (Gaelic) | Curly-haired or clever | — |
| Katrina | Greek/German | Pure | Katrina Kaif |
| Kalani | Hawaiian | The heavens, the sky | Kalani Hilliker |
| Kelsey | English (Old) | Ship’s victory or fierce island | Kelsey Grammer (m.), Kelsea Ballerini |
| Kenzie | Scottish (Gaelic) | Fair or wise leader | — |
| Kiara | Italian/Irish | Bright or dark | Kiara Advani |
| Kimora | American/Japanese | Treasure or precious | Kimora Lee Simmons |
| Kara | Scandinavian | Wild, stormy one | — |
| Kit | English | Pure | Kit Harington (m.) |
| Kacey | Irish (Gaelic) | Vigilant or alert | Kacey Musgraves |
| Kamila | Latin/Slavic | Young ceremonial attendant | Kamila Valieva |
| Karina | Scandinavian/Latin | Pure or dear little one | Karina Smirnoff |
| Katia | Russian/Greek | Pure | Katia Washington |
| Kelsie | English | Ship’s victory | — |
| Kenna | Scottish (Gaelic) | Born of fire or handsome | — |
| Keziah | Hebrew | Cassia tree | — |
| Khloe | Greek | Blooming or fertility | Khloe Kardashian |
| Kiley | Irish (Gaelic) | Graceful or narrow | — |
| Kimberley | English | Royal forest meadow | — |
| Kinley | Scottish (Gaelic) | Fair-haired warrior or Viking | — |
| Kinsley | English | King’s meadow | — |
| Kora | Greek | Maiden | — |
| Kris | Scandinavian | Follower of Christ | Kris Jenner |
| Krystal | Greek | Ice or clear crystal | Krystal Ball |
| Kya | African/American | Diamond in the sky or season | Kya (Where the Crawdads Sing) |
| Kyla | Scottish/Hebrew | Narrow channel or crown | Kyla Pratt |
| Kyra | Greek | Lady, noble | Kyra Sedgwick |
| Kacie | Irish (Gaelic) | Alert, vigilant | — |
| Kadence | Latin | Rhythm, flow | — |
| Kailani | Hawaiian | Sea and sky | — |
| Kailey | American | Slender or pure | — |
| Kaitlyn | Irish (Gaelic) | Pure | Kaitlyn Bristowe |
| Kali | Sanskrit/Hawaiian | The black one or hesitating | — |
| Kamryn | American | Crooked nose or bent | — |
| Kara | Latin | Dear, beloved | Kara Walker |
| Karla | German | Free man, strong | Karla Souza |
| Karlee | American | Free woman | — |
| Kasey | Irish (Gaelic) | Watchful, alert | — |
| Katelyn | Irish (Gaelic) | Pure | — |
| Katrín | Icelandic/Greek | Pure | — |
| Kaya | Turkish/Native American | Rock or wise child | — |
| Kayden | American | Fighter or companion | — |
| Keeley | Irish (Gaelic) | Graceful, beautiful | Keeley Hawes |
| Keira | Persian/Irish | Sun or dark | — |
| Kendyl | English | Valley of the Kent | — |
| Kenya | African (Swahili) | Mountain of whiteness | Kenya Moore |
| Keren | Hebrew | Ray of light or horn | — |
| Kerry | Irish (Gaelic) | Dark-haired or dark one | Kerry Washington |
| Keyla | Hebrew/Spanish | Crown of laurels | — |
| Khadijah | Arabic | Premature child or trustworthy | Khadijah (Prophet’s wife) |
| Kiana | Hawaiian/Persian | Divine or moon goddess | Kiana Madeira |
| Kiera | Irish (Gaelic) | Dark-haired | — |
| Kimber | English | Royal meadow | — |
| Kinsey | English | King’s victory | — |
| Kira | Latin | Light | — |
| Kirra | Australian (Aboriginal) | Leaf or boomerang | — |
| Kirsten | Scandinavian | Follower of Christ | Kirsten Dunst |
| Kirsty | Scottish | Follower of Christ | Kirsty Gallacher |
| Kitty | English | Pure | Kitty Spencer |
| Kora | German | Maiden | — |
| Kourtney | Irish/English | From Courtenay | Kourtney Kardashian |
| Kris | Greek | Bearer of Christ | — |
| Krysten | Scandinavian | Follower of Christ | Krysten Ritter |
| Kyleigh | Irish (Gaelic) | Graceful or slender | — |
| Kyndall | English | Valley of the Kent | — |
| Kaitlin | Irish (Gaelic) | Pure | — |
| Kalysta | Greek | Most beautiful | — |
| Kamea | Hawaiian | The one and only, precious | — |
| Karenza | Cornish | Love, affection | — |
| Kasandra | Greek | Shining upon man or prophetess | — |
| Katarina | Slavic/Greek | Pure | Katarina Witt |
| Kerensa | Cornish | Love | — |
| Kimora | Japanese | Precious treasure | — |
| Kyla | Hebrew | Crown, laurel | — |
| Kayleen | Irish/American | Slender and fair | — |
| Keava | Irish (Gaelic) | Gentle, beautiful, precious | — |