Kersten♡
Meaning: Form of Kristen, a form of Christine: Christian (French).
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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Korika♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Erika, the feminine form of Erik: Ever powerful; ever ruler (Old Norse).
Kashayla♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kelsey♡
Meaning: Victory ship (Old English).
Kadasha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Khadijah♡
Meaning: Born prematurely (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa). The name of the prophet Muhammad’s first wife.
Karabo♡
Meaning: Sotho for “answer.”
Keandra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kanini♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Kenya, East Africa); surname or family name given for a first or middle name. Most often used in the country of Kenya in East Africa.
Kiyana♡
Meaning: Gracious, noble.
Kinsley♡
Meaning: King’s meadow.
Kimberly♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “from the meadow of the royal fortress.”
Kaiysha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kai: Sea or seawater (KYE—Hawaiian).
Keyshia♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Khadija♡
Meaning: Form of Khadijah (spellings vary): Born prematurely (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa). The name of the prophet Muhammad’s first wife.
Khaleah♡
Meaning: Pure, clear.
Kylie♡
Meaning: Boomerang.
Kamley♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kaia♡
Meaning: Earth, pure.
Kendall♡
Meaning: From the clear-river valley or bright valley (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name. Usually a male name.
Keavna♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kazie♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kayla♡
Meaning: A Hebrew origin name meaning “crown of laurels,” associated with victory and honor.
Kerilyn♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Kerry (dark one—Irish Gaelic) and Lynn (from the pool or waterfall—Old Welsh).
Karmella♡
Meaning: Garden, vineyard.
Kaitha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kai: Sea or seawater (KYE—Hawaiian).
Keoshae♡
Meaning: No meaning available
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.
Kaleia♡
Meaning: Bright, clear.
Kadejah♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Keeya♡
Meaning: Form of Kiya: To take a walk; a journey (KEY-yah—Kongo, Central Africa).
Kaeja♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Khari♡
Meaning: Kingly, noble.
Kaylee♡
Meaning: Form of Kay, a form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Khalia♡
Meaning: Form of Khalila: Sincere friend; one who makes good company; sweetheart, beloved (kah-LEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa).
Kenasha♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a feminine form of Ken, a form of Kenneth: Handsome one (Irish Gaelic).
Kaitlyn♡
Meaning: An Irish origin name meaning “pure.”
Kay♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kathleen♡
Meaning: Irish form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kaala♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kinshasha♡
Meaning: Form of the place name Kinshasa—capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire).
Karene♡
Meaning: Form of Karen, the Danish form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Krystal♡
Meaning: Clear, precious.
Kamu♡
Meaning: Form of Kamua: To squeeze (Swahili, East Africa).
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).
Kimberla♡
Meaning: Form of Kimberley: From the royal fortress meadow (Old English).
Kelsey♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kaniya♡
Meaning: Beautiful flower.
Kodisha♡
Meaning: Form of Khadijah (spellings vary): Born prematurely (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa). The name of the prophet Muhammad’s first wife.
Kiandra♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Keyarna♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Kymbrea♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kijafa♡
Meaning: A fruit liqueur made in Denmark.
Kiana♡
Meaning: Derived from Keanu, meaning “calm” or “peaceful.”
Khadesjha♡
Meaning: Form of Khadijah (spellings vary): Born prematurely (Arabic, North Africa; Swahili, East Africa). The name of the prophet Muhammad’s first wife.
Kakuya♡
Meaning: Form of Kikuyu: A tribe of people in Kenya; the language of those people.
Kamen♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kyle♡
Meaning: Form of Kyla, the feminine form of Kyle (kile): From the strait (KILE-uh—English; Irish Gaelic; Scottish).
Kieara♡
Meaning: Dark beauty.
Karis♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kaye♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kelah♡
Meaning: Beautiful, unique.
Kamiliah♡
Meaning: Perfection.
Khailiah♡
Meaning: Form of Khalila: Sincere friend; one who makes good company; sweetheart, beloved (kah-LEE-lah—Arabic, North Africa).
Keyla♡
Meaning: Keeper of the keys.
Kolleen♡
Meaning: Form of Colleen: Young girl (English, from the Irish).
Kalela♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kamara♡
Meaning: Meaning “moonlight,” this name has mystical and uplifting qualities, connecting to nature and the cosmos.
Kesha♡
Meaning: Form of Keisha: Meaning uncertain (African-American).
Kenya♡
Meaning: An African origin name referring to the country, symbolizing beauty and strength.
Ke’Aundra♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Andrea: Womanly (Latin).
Kendasha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kimberly♡
Meaning: Form of Kimberley: From the royal fortress meadow (Old English).
Katherine♡
Meaning: Pure one (Greek).
Kelsey♡
Meaning: An English origin name meaning “island of ships.”
Kelly♡
Meaning: Warrior-maid (Irish Gaelic); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Kia♡
Meaning: Form of Kiya: To take a walk; a journey (KEY-ya—Kongo, Central Africa).
Kellie♡
Meaning: Form of Kelly: Warrior-maid (Irish Gaelic); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Kyesha♡
Meaning: A creative and unique name, with variations like Keisha also widely appreciated.
Kyla♡
Meaning: An Irish origin name meaning “narrow” or “slender.”
Kiah♡
Meaning: Form of Kiya: To take a walk; a journey (KEY-ya—Kongo, Central Africa).
Kamira♡
Meaning: Like the moon.
Katarina♡
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).
Kenia♡
Meaning: Unique, royal.
Khariyah♡
Meaning: Royal, noble.
Kennisha♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kiara♡
Meaning: With Italian origins meaning “light,” but distinctively styled and popular in the African American community.
Keilani♡
Meaning: Hawaiian origin, meaning “glorious chief.”
Kwashay♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kalifa♡
Meaning: A Swahili name meaning “holy” or “chaste,” reflecting purity.
Kasia♡
Meaning: Pure, alert.
Kehia♡
Meaning: Form of Kiya: To take a walk; a journey (KEY-yah—Kongo, Central Africa).
Kala♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kittie♡
Meaning: Form of Katherine: Pure one (Greek).
Kamled♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Kionna♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Karen (pure—Greek) and Donna (lady—Italian).
Korah♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kanyin♡
Meaning: Meaning and origin unknown.
Kaelynne♡
Meaning: A variation of Kaelyn, meaning “pure and beloved.”