Dog Names That Start With K

A newcomer to the US popularity charts, likely influenced by the popularity of similar names Camila and Camilla.

More popular than the original form in Puerto Rico.

Common Japanese name from the '60s-'80s. In Japan it's now associated with the Manga series Kenichi: the Mightiest Disciple.

Like many Japanese names, Kazu can be used for both girls and boys and has several meanings, depending on how the kanji are drawn and interpreted. It can also be short for names such as Kazuko or Kazuya.

Though mountain climbers may want to honor the famed Central Asian mountain range known as the Hindu Kush, associations with marijuana and Jared Kushner make this a hard sell.

Meaningful Spanish word name, deword-ified.

Karitas -- with an accent over the i -- is among the Icelandic Top 100 names, a version of the Scandinavian Carita which is itself a spin on Charity. An intriguing and unique name with a beautiful meaning.

A cool and uncommon unisex Indian name.

Kichi is a feminine name with Japanese origins, where it carries the meaning of 'fortunate,' 'lucky,' or 'blessed.' In traditional Japanese usage, it often appears as part of a longer name rather than standing alone. The name is concise and has a pleasant, gentle sound that's relatively easy to pronounce across different languages. While uncommon in Western countries, Kichi represents a trend toward adopting cross-cultural names with positive meanings. The name's association with good fortune makes it particularly meaningful. Parents might choose Kichi seeking a name that's both distinctive and carries uplifting connotations, while appreciating its connection to Japanese cultural heritage.

This Japanese name is used for both boys and girls.

Also spelled Kedric, this name has a double origin as either a variant of the surname name Kendrick, or a spelling spin on the literary Cedric, used by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his 1819 novel Ivanhoe. He likely based it on the legendary name Cerdic, which may be a contracted form of Caractacus.

Kiba is a distinctive feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Japanese, Kiba can mean "fang" or "tusk," conveying strength and protection. In Swahili traditions, the name relates to concepts of blessing or luck. This short, powerful name has gained some recognition through popular culture, appearing in anime and gaming characters, typically representing strong, determined personalities. The compact two-syllable structure gives Kiba a modern, global appeal, while its unusual nature makes it stand out in most Western naming contexts. Though rare as a given name in English-speaking countries, Kiba appeals to parents seeking a cross-cultural name with a contemporary feel and strong phonetic presence. Its brevity and distinctive sound make it memorable and easy to pronounce across languages.