Hawaiian names that start with K are a delightful way to add a touch of culture and warmth to your baby's name. Here is a selection of popular Hawaiian names that start with K, along with their meanings and origins.
popular names starting with K
- Kinsley
- Meaning: Clearing beyond the Cyne.
- Origin: Modern girls' name from a place name in Somerset, England.
- Note: Originally a rare name before 1990, it has surged in popularity and holds the top spot since then.
- Kennedy
- Meaning: ARMORED HEAD in Irish.
- Origin: unisex name with roots in the Irish Gaelic.
- Note: Famous for president John F. Kennedy, now popular for girls.
- Kaylee
- Meaning: Phonetic sound of kay and lee.
- Origin: Modern girls' name with roots in the Gaelic word ceilidh, a traditional dance.
- Kylie
- Meaning: Boomerang in Aboriginal language of Nyungar.
- Origin: Australia, popularized by pop-princess Kylie Minogue.
- Note: Originally used in Aboriginal culture, now widely used globally.
- Katherine
- Meaning: Each of the two or goddess Hecate.
- Origin: Greek name Aikaterine, possibly connected to the word hekateros, meaning "each."
- Note: Recently spelling became increasingly popular in the United States.
- Khloe
- Meaning: Modern variant of Chloe.
- Origin: Popular with Kloe Kardashian, from Keeping Up with the Kardashians fame.
- Note: Derived from the ancient Greek word for "circle."
- Kehlani
- Meaning: Ocean or sea in Hawaiian and heaven in Sanskrit.
- Origin: American singer Kehlani Parrish, goes by Kehlani.
- Note: Incorporates elements of both Hawaiian and Sanskrit cultures.
- Kimberly
- Meaning: City name of Kimberley in South Africa, named for Lord Kimberley.
- Origin: Mid-twentieth century popular name, originally from South Africa.
- Kamila
- Meaning: Beautiful in Sanskrit.
- Origin: Czech, Slovak, and Polish version of the name Camilla.
- Note: Comes from the Ancient Roman name Camillus.
- Kayla
- Meaning: phonetic combination of kay and la.
- Origin: Especially popular after the character of Kayla Brady on the American soap opera Days of Our Lives.
- Kali
- Meaning: Black one in Sanskrit.
- Origin: Variant of Callie or Kaylee, or from the Hindu goddess Kali.
- Note: Known for being the blackest of the known colors.
- Kia
- Meaning: Small version of Katarina or Katariina.
- Origin: Most used in Norway or Estonia.
- Kiara
- Meaning: Music duo release the song This Time.
- Origin: Character in The Lion King II.
- Kendall
- Meaning: Valley on the river Kent.
- Origin: English surname from the city of Kendale in northwest England.
- Note: Popular as a girls' name since the 1990s.
- Kenzie
- Meaning: Fair in Scottish.
- Origin: Reduced form of Mackenzie, which was once a Scottish surname.
- Kira
- Meaning:variant of Ciara or the Russian feminine form of Cyrus.
- Origin: More and more popular with artists and celebrities.
- Kalani
- Meaning: Heaven.
- Origin: Beautiful Hawaiian name from the words ka and lani.
- Kate
- Meaning: Shortened version of Katherine.
- Origin: Englsih since the Middle Ages.
- Kinley
- Meaning: Fair warrior in Anglicized form of Mac Fhionnlaigh.
- Origin: From the Scottish surname Fionnlagh, meaning "fair warrior."
- Kensley
- Meaning: Clearing belonging to Cyne.
- Origin: Potential derivative of Kinsley or Kelsey.
more Hawaiian names that start with KE
- Keilana: Gloriously calm in Hawaiian origin.
- Keilani: Gloriaious chief in Hawaiian origin.
- Kekona: Second-born child in Hawaiian origin.
- Kiele: Gardenia or fragrant blossom in Hawaiian origin.
- Kilia: Heaven in Hawaiian origin.
- Kina: From China in Hawaiian origin.
- Kini: Form of Jean in Hawaiian origin.
- Kunani: Beautiful in Hawaiian origin.
- Kahale: Home in Hawaiian origin.
- Kahana: Priest in Hawaiian origin.
- Kaholo: Runner in Hawaiian origin.
- Kainoa: Name in Hawaiian origin.
- Kipo: Sweetheart in Hawaiian origin.
- Kamaka: Face in Hawaiian origin.
- Kamakami: Wind in Hawaiian origin.
- Kamakani: The wind in Hawaiian origin.
- Kamuela: A form of Samuel in Hawaiian origin.
- Kanaiela: A form of Daniel in Hawaiian origin.
- Kanoa: Free in Hawaiian origin.
- Kanye: Free in Hawaiian origin.
- Kapali: Cliff in Hawaiian origin.
- Kapono: Righteous in Hawaiian origin.
- Kawika: A form of David in Hawaiian origin.
- Keaka: A form of Jack in Hawaiian origin.
- Kealoha: The love in Hawaiian origin.
more K names for girls
- Kacey: Modern variant of Casey in Hawaiian origin.
- Kaelyn: Modern name combining kay and lyn.
- Kaila: Variant of Kayla, with a pleasant sound.
- Kailyn: Another modern spelling of Kaylin.
- Kailee: Peaking in the United States in 2009.
- Kaliyah: Unknown origin, possibly based on Aaliyah.
- Kalisha: Combination of ka and Lisha, a diminutive of Alicia.
- Kalpana: Imagine or fantasy in Sanskrit.
- Kallistrate: Beautiful army in Hawaiian origin.
- Kamala: Lotus or pale red in Sanskrit.
- Kashi: Shining in Sanskrit, now a popular girls' name.
- Katniss: From the Hunger Games series, of edible flowering aquatic plants.
- Kaur: Princess in Sanskrit, given to female Sikhs.
- Kenzie: Reduced form of Mackenzie, originally a Scottish surname.
more K names for boys
- Kahale: Home in Hawaiian origin.
- Kahana: Priest in Hawaiian origin.
- Kaholo: Runner in Hawaiian origin.
- Kainoa: Name in Hawaiian origin.
- Kipo: Sweetheart in Hawaiian origin.
- Kamaka: Face in Hawaiian origin.
- Kamakami: Wind in Hawaiian origin.
- Kamakani: The wind in Hawaiian origin.
- Kamuela:_form_of_Samuel in Hawaiian_origin.
- Kanaiela: A form of Daniel in Hawaiian origin.
- Kanoa: Free in Hawaiian origin.
- Kanye: Free in Hawaiian origin.
- Kapali: Cliff in Hawaiian origin.
- Kapono: Righteous in Hawaiian origin.
- Kawika: A form of David in Hawaiian origin.
- Keaka: A form of Jack in Hawaiian origin.
- Kealoha: The love in Hawaiian origin.
more K names overall
- Kaden: Modern nickname for Dakota, with a playful twist.
- Kahli: Sweet and spicy in flavor profile.
- Kaius: Ancient Greek origin, pronounced kay-yoos.
- Kamai: Large in size, like a giant.
- Kameran: Mirror image in Mandarin, a symbol of completeness or harmony.
- Kanaya: Ancient Egyptian origin, meaning "the good one."
- Kapeli: Fine and delicate, a symbol of refinement and elegance.
- Kapono: Righteous and upright, a symbol of morality and ethics.
- Kartina: French form ofKataryna, originally from Armenia.
- Katmai: Cheetah in Thai, fast and energetic.
- Katrinka: Russian form of Katarina, sweet and gentle.
- Katherina: Latin form of Katherine, elegant and refined.
Hawaiian names that start with K offer a unique and beautiful opportunity to personalize your baby's name with a cultural flair. Whether you are looking for something classic and的传统, or something more modern and trendy, these names have a rich cultural heritage that makes them all the more special. When choosing a name, consider its meaning, origin, and how it fits with your family values and traditions. With so many wonderful options available, you are sure to find the perfect name to welcome your new bundle of joy.
