This list includes 28 Spanish girl names that start with K, spanning from “Karen” to “Ksenia”. These names range from classic and widely used to modern and internationally influenced, useful for expectant parents, researchers, and bloggers.
Spanish girl names that start with K are feminine given names used in Spanish-speaking communities and beyond. Although K is less common historically in Spanish, several names show international influence or regional adoption.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, and Meaning/Origin.
Name: The given name as commonly written; you use this to find the name and spot familiar or variant forms.
Pronunciation: Simple respelling and sometimes IPA that lets you say the name correctly and compare regional pronunciations.
Meaning/Origin: Brief definition and etymology showing the name’s origin, language roots, and any common cultural associations.
Spanish girl names that start with K
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin/Language | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karla | KAR-lah (ˈkaɾla) | Germanic/Spanish | free woman (feminine of Karl) |
| Karen | KAH-ren (ˈkaɾen) | Danish/Greek via English | pure (from Katherine) |
| Karina | kah-REE-nah (kaˈɾina) | Scandinavian/Latin/Slavic | beloved (from Carina) or diminutive of Katherine |
| Katerine | kah-teh-REE-neh (kateˈɾine) | Greek/Spanish (imported) | pure (from Katherine) |
| Katherine | kah-TEH-reen (kaˈtɛɾin) | English/Greek | pure |
| Katia | KAH-tee-ah (ˈkatja) | Russian/Greek/Spanish | pure (diminutive of Ekaterina) |
| Katiuska | kah-TEE-oos-kah | Slavic/Cuban | diminutive of Ekaterina, ‘pure’ |
| Kassandra | kah-SAN-drah (kaˈsandra) | Greek/Spanish | prophetess; one who shines |
| Kiara | KEE-ah-rah (ˈki.aɾa) | Italian/Irish (Chiara/Ciara) | bright, clear |
| Kira | KEE-rah (ˈkiɾa) | Russian/Persian/Greek | lady or “sun” (varied origins) |
| Karmen | KAR-men (ˈkaɾmen) | Basque/Spanish | Variant of Carmen; “song” / Mount Carmel association |
| Karime | kah-REE-meh (kaˈɾime) | Arabic via Spanish/Mexican | generous (from Arabic Karima) |
| Katalina | kah-tah-LEE-nah (katalina) | Spanish/Greek via Latin | pure (variant of Catalina/Katherine) |
| Kimberly | KIM-ber-lee (ˈkimbərli) | English | meadow of the royal fortress |
| Karol | kah-ROL (kaˈrol) | Latin/English/Polish | free man (feminine form of Carol) |
| Kika | KEE-kah (ˈkika) | Spanish (diminutive) | Pet form of Francisca |
| Kristina | kris-TEE-nah (kɾisˈtina) | Greek/Spanish via English | follower of Christ |
| Kristel | KRIS-tel (ˈkɾistel) | English/Scandinavian | follower of Christ |
| Koro | KO-ro (ˈkoro) | Basque/Spanish | Short form of Rosario, “rosary” |
| Kayla | KAY-lah (ˈkeɪla) | Hebrew/English | laurel or “crown” (varied) |
| Kiana | kee-AH-nah (kiˈana) | Hawaiian/Persian/Irish | divine or “ancient” (varied) |
| Katerina | kah-teh-REE-nah (kateˈɾina) | Greek/Slavic | pure |
| Kasandra | kah-SAN-dra (kaˈsandra) | Greek/Spanish | prophetess; one who shines |
| Ksenia | kseh-NEE-ah (ksɛˈnia) | Russian/Slavic | hospitality (“stranger, guest”) |
| Koral | ko-RAL (koˈral) | Basque | Variant of Coral; “coral” |
| Kenia | KEH-nee-ah (ˈkenja) | From Kenya (country name) | From the African country name “Kenya” |
| Krystal | KRIS-tal (ˈkrystal) | English | crystal, clear |
| Keila | KAY-lah (ˈkeila) | Hebrew/Spanish | laurel or variant of Kayla” |
Descriptions
Karla
Very common across Latin America and Spain; K spelling adopted from German/English; diminutives Karlita, Karli.
Karen
Widely used in Latin America; imported K spelling but fully integrated; often shortened to Kar.
Karina
Popular in Spanish-speaking countries; common diminutives Kari, Karin; K spelling is international adoption.
Katerine
Frequent K-form in Colombia and other Latin American registries; variant of Katherine; nicknames Kate, Kater.
Katherine
Imported English form used in Latin America and Spain; common variants Katherin/Katerine; goes by Kate or Kathy.
Katia
Well used across Latin America and Spain; K spelling reflects Slavic origin; nicknames Kati, Kat.
Katiuska
Popular in Cuba, Venezuela and Caribbean Spanish-speaking communities; Slavic import adapted with K.
Kassandra
K variant of Cassandra found in Latin America and Spain; often shortened to Kassy or Sandra.
Kiara
Very popular in Latin America; K spelling adapts Italian Chiara; nicknames Ki, Kiki.
Kira
Used broadly in Spanish-speaking countries as an international name; simple pronunciation KEE-rah.
Karmen
Used in Basque Country and Spain; K spelling reflects Basque orthography; diminutive Karmi.
Karime
Seen in Mexico and Central America; common among families of Arabic descent; K is local spelling.
Katalina
K variant of Spanish Catalina used in Latin America; nicknames Kata, Lina; K spelling imported.
Kimberly
Very common in Central America and Mexico; fully adopted English name; nicknames Kim, Kimi.
Karol
Used as a feminine name in Colombia (famous bearer Karol G) and elsewhere; K spelling gives modern feel.
Kika
Kika is a familiar nickname widely used in Spain and Latin America and sometimes registered as a given name.
Kristina
K-spelled variant of Cristina found in Spanish-speaking countries; imported spelling; nicknames Kris, Tina.
Kristel
Used in Latin America as an imported modern form; common in Central America; often shortened to Kris.
Koro
Basque feminine name and nickname for Rosario; K spelling is Basque orthography and common in northern Spain.
Kayla
Adopted into Latin America and Spain as a modern name; K spelling from English; nicknames Kay, Ka.
Kiana
Occasionally used in Spanish-speaking countries as an international name; typically an imported K spelling.
Katerina
Slavic/Greek form used by Spanish speakers, notably among immigrant families; nicknames Kati, Kate.
Kasandra
Alternative K spelling of Cassandra found in Latin American records; shortened to Kas, Sandra.
Ksenia
Seen among immigrant families in Spain and Latin America; K spelling mirrors Russian transliteration; nicknames Kseni, Senia.
Koral
Basque form used in northern Spain; K reflects Basque orthography; short, modern choice.
Kenia
Popular in Mexico and Latin America as a feminine given name; K spelling is standard locally.
Krystal
Imported English form used in Latin America and U.S. Hispanic communities; K spelling is a modern variant; nicknames Kriss.
Keila
Used in Latin America with K spelling from English/Hebrew influence; nicknames Kei, Keily.