Girl Dog Names That Start With K

  1. Kei
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "blessing, excellent, respect, wise, jewel"
    • Description:

      More common for girls in Japan, thanks to the prevalence of the related name Keiko.
  2. Kamari
    • Origin:

      Variation of Kamaria, Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "moonlight"
    • Description:

      Though it was derived from a feminine name, Kamari is more popular among baby boys in the US. However, with the rise of unisex Amari on the girl's charts, Kamari is feeling stylish as well.
  3. Keshet
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "rainbow"
    • Description:

      This feminine name, pleasingly reminiscent of Kismet, has a similarly lovely meaning: Rainbow.
  4. Kyle
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "narrow spit of land"
    • Description:

      Not as popular for girls as Kylie or Kyla, but we prefer its simplicity.
  5. Kyoka
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "mirror; fragrant flower"
    • Description:

      Kyōka Izumi was a 19th-century surrealist author. He was a man, but a female character in the anime series Bungo Stray Dogs was named after him in full.
  6. Kasumi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "mist"
    • Description:

      Common name for Japanese video game and manga characters, but rarely heard in the US.
  7. Koi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "carp"
    • Description:

      The Koi is a variety of carp especially popular in ornamental gardens in Japan, where they are a symbol of good fortune. In Buddhist culture, the koi is associated with courage. Being one letter away from trendy Kai boosts its prospects as one of the new unique unisex names.
  8. Khalani
    • Origin:

      Variation of Kailani, Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "sea and sky"
    • Description:

      Khalani debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2020 thanks to the influence of Khalani Simon — known as Lani Love — a child model and budding star.
  9. Kindred
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "family; connectedness"
    • Description:

      This unusual English word name and surname was the middle name of American sci-fi writer Philip K. Dick, after his mother's maiden name. Its striking sound and appealing meaning make it a promising virtue name possibility for either gender.
  10. Kamilah
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "perfect"
    • Description:

      One of the most adaptable of the Middle Eastern names, partly because of its similarity to the western Camilla.
  11. Kelda
    • Origin:

      Norse
    • Meaning:

      "spring, fountain"
    • Description:

      One of the few K names that sounds middle-aged.
  12. Kassidy
    • Origin:

      Variation of Cassidy
    • Description:

      Like Cassidy, Kassidy peaked near the turn of the millennium and has lost ground in recent years.
  13. Katori
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful jasmine girl"
    • Description:

      Streamlined and sleek Japanese name with a sweet, fragrant meaning.
  14. Kennedi
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "misshapen head"
    • Description:

      Kennedi is a spelling variation of Kennedy. Kennedi has been on an upward trend since she entered the Top 1000 in 1998. If you're going to go with this trendy Presidential name, we prefer Kennedy.
  15. Kakia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "bad or evil"
    • Description:

      Kakia was the goddess of vice and abomination, who tempted others to evil. Basically, a female devil. As a baby name, just....no.
  16. Keris
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Kerris or Cerys
    • Meaning:

      "love"
    • Description:

      This phonetic version of the Welsh Cerys might be easier for Americans, certainly, to understand, but it does lose some poetry in translation.
  17. Kazumi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful peace"
    • Description:

      Kazumi can be used both as a masculine and feminine name. It is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazuki.
  18. Korra
    • Origin:

      Variation of Cora
    • Description:

      As Cora rises to become one of the most admired and popular names for girls, more and more variations will arise. But given that the original Greek form is Kore, this one isn't as kree8if as it first may appear. Still, Cora's appeal is its history and simplicity, both negated by Korra.
  19. Kasey
    • Origin:

      Variation of Casey, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "brave in battle"
    • Description:

      Kasey was a modestly popular choice among Millennial babies, particularly girls.
  20. Kallie
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Callie
    • Description:

      Kallie is usually used as a nickname for more unusual names like Calliope, Kalliope, and Calendula. We also think this is a fresher alternative to Kelly.