Khadija♡
Meaning: Arabic for “early baby” or “trustworthy,” name of Prophet Muhammad’s wife.
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.
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Kenia♡
Meaning: Unique, royal.
Kiaria♡
Meaning: Light, bright.
Kinshasha♡
Meaning: Form of the place name Kinshasa—capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire).
Kehia♡
Meaning: Form of Kiya: To take a walk; a journey (KEY-yah—Kongo, Central Africa).
Kamari♡
Meaning: A unisex name gaining popularity for its modern sound.
Kaliope♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kaiysha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kai: Sea or seawater (KYE—Hawaiian).
Kijafa♡
Meaning: A fruit liqueur made in Denmark.
Kaala♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kathryn♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kerilyn♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Kerry (dark one—Irish Gaelic) and Lynn (from the pool or waterfall—Old Welsh).
Kyesha♡
Meaning: A creative and unique name, with variations like Keisha also widely appreciated.
Kadasha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kadrea♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kadiah: Pitcher (Hebrew).
Karyn♡
Meaning: Form of Karen, the Danish form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kionna♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Karen (pure—Greek) and Donna (lady—Italian).
Kiyana♡
Meaning: Gracious, noble.
Kakisha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Kim♡
Meaning: Chief, ruler (Old English).
Keziah♡
Meaning: Form of Ketziah: A type of cinnamon (Hebrew; Old Testament—second daughter of Job, born to him after his great affliction).
Khalilah♡
Meaning: Form of Khalila: Sincere friend; one who makes good company; sweetheart, beloved (kah-LEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa).
Karen♡
Meaning: Danish form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
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.
Kamley♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kaia♡
Meaning: Earth, pure.
Kesha♡
Meaning: Form of Keisha: Meaning uncertain (African-American).
Kinaya♡
Meaning: Harmony, unity.
Kelah♡
Meaning: Beautiful, unique.
Karmella♡
Meaning: Garden, vineyard.
Kazia♡
Meaning: Gifted, favored.
Kalona♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kahley♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kanyin♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Kersten♡
Meaning: Form of Kristen, a form of Christine: Christian (French).
Keilani♡
Meaning: Hawaiian origin, meaning “glorious chief.”
Keita♡
Meaning: Place name—town in Niger, a country in West Africa.
Krystol♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kymberly♡
Meaning: Form of Kimberley: From the royal fortress meadow (Old English).
Karene♡
Meaning: Form of Karen, the Danish form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kyla♡
Meaning: An Irish origin name meaning “narrow” or “slender.”
Kenasha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Ken, a form of Kenneth: Handsome one (Irish Gaelic).
Karissa♡
Meaning: Graceful, beloved.
Kara♡
Meaning: Form of the Italian Cara: Dear, beloved one (Latin).
Kenadee♡
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).
Kiah♡
Meaning: Life, God is my strength.
Kara♡
Meaning: A Latin origin name meaning “beloved.”
Khariyah♡
Meaning: Royal, noble.
Katara♡
Meaning: Droplet, pure.
Kenyona♡
Meaning: Form of Kenya: Place name—country in East Africa. Name is often given as a symbol of ethnic origin and pride. Also a male name.
Kimberly♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “from the meadow of the royal fortress.”
Kiandra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kodisha♡
Meaning: Form of Khadijah (spellings vary): Born prematurely (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa). The name of the prophet Muhammad’s first wife.
Kennisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kasia♡
Meaning: Pure, alert.
Kyron♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kaydon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kaitlyn♡
Meaning: An Irish origin name meaning “pure.”
Karabo♡
Meaning: Sotho for “answer.”
Kizzie♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kassidy♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kalifa♡
Meaning: A Swahili name meaning “holy” or “chaste,” reflecting purity.
Kassidy♡
Meaning: Clever, creative.
Keandra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kaitha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kai: Sea or seawater (KYE—Hawaiian).
Kittie♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kadejah♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Keyarna♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Kimba♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Krisella♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Khinara♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kadee♡
Meaning: Form of Katie, a form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Keeya♡
Meaning: Form of Kiya: To take a walk; a journey (KEY-yah—Kongo, Central Africa).
Kiana♡
Meaning: Derived from Keanu, meaning “calm” or “peaceful.”
Khaleah♡
Meaning: Pure, clear.
Kayla♡
Meaning: A Hebrew origin name meaning “crown of laurels,” associated with victory and honor.
Katrina♡
Meaning: German form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Khaditju♡
Meaning: Form of Khadijah (spellings vary): Born prematurely (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa). The name of the prophet Muhammad’s first wife.
Kemba♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Keeara♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kinsley♡
Meaning: King’s meadow.
Kiah♡
Meaning: Form of Kiya: To take a walk; a journey (KEY-ya—Kongo, Central Africa).
Ke’Aundra♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Andrea: Womanly (Latin).
Kileyna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kamen♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kimitria♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Dimitria, a form of Demetria: Fertility (Greek).
Keoshae♡
Meaning: No meaning available
KaLisa♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Lisa, a form of Elisabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist).
Kitty♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kehlani♡
Meaning: Sea, sky.
Katie♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kamiliah♡
Meaning: Perfection.
Kay♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kathy♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Katarina♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kashayla♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Koquice♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Kimyetta♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kim: Chief, ruler (Old English).
Khadija♡
Meaning: Form of Khadijah (spellings vary): Born prematurely (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa). The name of the prophet Muhammad’s first wife.