Kelah♡
Meaning: Beautiful, unique.
African American Names for Girls Starting with K
K - Authentic African American Girls Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American girls names that start with the letter "K". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
100 Names Found•African American girls Names•Starting with "K"
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Kaylani♡
Meaning: Combining “Kay” and “Lani,” creating a unique, contemporary name.
Kanesha♡
Meaning: A unique modern name with a distinctive flair.
Kamala♡
Meaning: Pale red; lotus (Hindi, India; derived from the Sanskrit). An alternative name of the goddesses Lakshmi and Durga. Also a name in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata.
Kylie♡
Meaning: Boomerang.
Kathryn♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Karmella♡
Meaning: Garden, vineyard.
Keisha♡
Meaning: An English origin name, a variant of Keisha, meaning “cassia tree,” symbolizing strength and resilience.
Keavna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kamari♡
Meaning: A unisex name gaining popularity for its modern sound.
Kimberly♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “from the meadow of the royal fortress.”
Keilani♡
Meaning: Hawaiian origin, meaning “glorious chief.”
Kione♡
Meaning: African origin, meaning “comes from nowhere.”
Kara♡
Meaning: Form of the Italian Cara: Dear, beloved one (Latin).
Kerilyn♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Kerry (dark one—Irish Gaelic) and Lynn (from the pool or waterfall—Old Welsh).
Kileyna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kennisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Karla♡
Meaning: Form of Carla, the feminine form of Carl (freeman, peasant, man—English) and Charles (strong, manly—Latin; Old German).
Kassidy♡
Meaning: Clever, creative.
Kristen♡
Meaning: Form of Christine: Christian (French; Latin).
Kelly♡
Meaning: Warrior-maid (Irish Gaelic); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Keyarra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kittie♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Khalilah♡
Meaning: Form of Khalila: Sincere friend; one who makes good company; sweetheart, beloved (kah-LEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa).
Kitty♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kimberly♡
Meaning: Form of Kimberley: From the royal fortress meadow (Old English).
Kamiliah♡
Meaning: Perfection.
Kristina♡
Meaning: Form of Christine: Christian (French; Latin).
Karlie♡
Meaning: Strong, free woman.
Kijafa♡
Meaning: A fruit liqueur made in Denmark.
Kenna♡
Meaning: Handsome, fair.
Kamira♡
Meaning: Like the moon.
Keyshia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kendra♡
Meaning: Meaning “wise ruler,” known for its regal connotation.
Kiah♡
Meaning: Form of Kiya: To take a walk; a journey (KEY-ya—Kongo, Central Africa).
Koquice♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Kathy♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kaye♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Khariyah♡
Meaning: Royal, noble.
Kalona♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kiara♡
Meaning: With Italian origins meaning “light,” but distinctively styled and popular in the African American community.
Keineikia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kionna♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Karen (pure—Greek) and Donna (lady—Italian).
Kalisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Alisha, a form of Alicia, a form of Alice: Nobility (English, from the Greek).
Kariah♡
Meaning: Graceful, pure.
Keyla♡
Meaning: Keeper of the keys.
Kadrea♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kadiah: Pitcher (Hebrew).
Kaliope♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Katherine♡
Meaning: Pure one (Greek).
Kenya♡
Meaning: An African origin name referring to the country, symbolizing beauty and strength.
Kimitria♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Dimitria, a form of Demetria: Fertility (Greek).
Karleshia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kavayanna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kakisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Kyla♡
Meaning: An Irish origin name meaning “narrow” or “slender.”
Kenadee♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kelsey♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “island of ships.”
Khalani♡
Meaning: Gentle, calm.
Kellece♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kamilah♡
Meaning: Form of Kamila:The perfect one (KAH-mee-lah—Arabic, North Africa).
Kaydon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Keeara♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kamled♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Kaydence♡
Meaning: Rhythm, flow.
Kahlicia♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Khalila: Sincere friend; one who makes good company (kah-LEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa).
Karis♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kamilah♡
Meaning: Arabic for “perfect.”
Karenna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kai♡
Meaning: Sea or seawater (KYE—Hawaiian).
Kaliesha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Alisha, a form of Alicia, a form of Alice: Nobility (English, from the Greek).
Kamu♡
Meaning: Form of Kamua: To squeeze (Swahili, East Africa).
Kendasha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kenya♡
Meaning: Place name—country in East Africa. Name is often given as a symbol of ethnic origin and pride. Also a male name.
Kiah♡
Meaning: Life, God is my strength.
Kersten♡
Meaning: Form of Kristen, a form of Christine: Christian (French).
Kiaria♡
Meaning: Light, bright.
Kezia♡
Meaning: Form of Ketziah: A type of cinnamon (Hebrew; Old Testament—second daughter of Job, born to him after his great affliction).
Kenisha♡
Meaning: Beautiful, unique.
Kesha♡
Meaning: Form of Keisha: Meaning uncertain (African-American).
Kate♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kaitha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kai: Sea or seawater (KYE—Hawaiian).
Keyarna♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Kanika♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Kolbie♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kia♡
Meaning: Form of Kiya: To take a walk; a journey (KEY-ya—Kongo, Central Africa).
Karabo♡
Meaning: Sotho for “answer.”
Kenzie♡
Meaning: Fair, bright one.
Kehia♡
Meaning: Form of Kiya: To take a walk; a journey (KEY-yah—Kongo, Central Africa).
Kimba♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Kamen♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Keziah♡
Meaning: Form of Ketziah: A type of cinnamon (Hebrew; Old Testament—second daughter of Job, born to him after his great affliction).
Katarina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kinshasha♡
Meaning: Form of the place name Kinshasa—capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire).
Ke’Aundra♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Andrea: Womanly (Latin).
Katie♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kinaya♡
Meaning: Harmony, unity.
Keoshae♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kadejah♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Karissa♡
Meaning: Graceful, beloved.
Kellie♡
Meaning: Form of Kelly: Warrior-maid (Irish Gaelic); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.