103 Japanese Baby Girl Names Starting With Letter K

Japanese first names or given names are known as ‘shita no namae’ and are chosen at the birth of the baby. Usually, Japanese names comprise two kanji and the same applies to Japanese girl names starting with K. These two kanji carry the meanings of the name. The kanji could represent certain characteristics like beauty, intelligence, and kindness. It could also be inspired by flower names, seasons, or any other natural phenomena. Sometimes, these kanji also signify the order of birth. A few examples of K-letter Japanese names for girls that display these meanings are Kairy, meaning ‘sea,’ Kayori, meaning ‘graceful,’ ‘delight,’ or ‘charming,’ and Kirika, meaning ‘summer,’ ‘fog, ‘flower,’ or ‘incense.’

It is important to note that some Japanese names have similar pronunciations, but that does not mean they are written with the same kanji. Another important feature of Japanese names is that the first names are always written after the surname or family name. Our comprehensive list will help you discover your favorite Japanese names and learn their meanings.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Kiara		Girl	Dark; Bright; Shining; Peaceful; A lady with dusk hair; First ray of the sun
Kimora		Girl	Tree; Wood; Town; Village; Golden meadow; From the meadow
Kaiya		Girl	Forgiveness; Yew tree; Pure; Elegant
Kiera		Girl	Little dark one; Dark-headed; Dusky; Black
Kiyomi		Girl	Pure; Clear; Clean
Kaori		Girl	Fragrant weaving
Katana		Girl	Sword; Single-edged sword; One-sided edge
Kitana		Girl	Fox; Blade; Sword
Kamia		Girl	Holy valley; Upper valley
Kinza		Girl	Treasure; To see left; A kinswoman; Royal victory; Gold mint
Kamira		Unisex	Flower; Heart; Good
Kimiko		Girl	Noble child; Valuable and beautiful child; Senior; Empress
Keiko		Girl	Blessed child; Happy child; Lucky child
Kymora		Unisex	Tree town
Kayda		Girl	Little dragon; Pure; Clean
Kima		Girl	Flower blossom; Fine branches; Mane; Beautiful; Established by God
Kayanna		Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Kayana		Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Kaida		Girl	Little Dragon; Pure
Kiki		Girl	Double happiness; Caster plant; New beginnings; Hope; She-wolf; Blue jay
Kairen		Unisex	Sea; Ocean; Lotus
Kaisa		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Silky ocean
Koi		Unisex	Love; Affection; Yearn For; Romantic love; Passionate love
Kina		Girl	Pure; Follower of Christ; Henna; Princess; Noblewoman
Kaise		Unisex	Sea; Ocean; World
Kyomi		Unisex	Clean; Clear; Beautiful
Kairy		Girl	Sea; Pure; Beloved
Kayah		Girl	To forgive; Forgiveness
Kiyoko		Girl	Holy child; Pure child
Karia		Girl	Yahweh remembers; Beautiful; Graceful; Love
Kimika		Girl	Fragrance; Beautiful; Good; Flower
Kanari		Unisex	Excellent; Beautiful; Flower; Dignity; Love; Grant
Kasumi		Girl	Mist; Flower; Pure; Blossom; Clear
Kimiya		Girl	Alchemy; Rare; Peace; Righteous
Kyoko		Girl	Mirror; Capital city; Respectful; Polite
Kao		Boy	High; Tall; Beautiful flower
Kaon		Unisex	Flower; Sound
Kaena		Boy	The heat; Praised; Increase; Summer; Picture; Apple tree; Vegetables
Kaho		Unisex	Flower; Ear; Walk; Summer; Sail
Kitara		Unisex	Seven-string instrument; Guitar; North; Blade
Koemi		Unisex	Call; Laugh; Smile; Bloom with happiness; Good fortune
Kura		Girl	The name means Treasure House
Kayori		Unisex	Scent; Fragrance; Beauty; Trust
Koharu		Girl	Late summer
Kikyo		Unisex	Platycodon grandiflorus flower
Kareen		Girl	Cherished; Admired; Man; Army; Peace; Pure
Kameko		Unisex	Child of the tortoise
Kiaria		Girl	Fortunate
Kahana		Unisex	Flower; Priest
Kawaii		Unisex	Cute
Kae		Unisex	Pure; Summer favor
Kariya		Unisex	Flower; Village; Knot
Kita		Girl	North; Rejoice; Each of the two; Pure
Kyona		Girl	Red apple
Kamiko		Unisex	Fragrant ocean child; Fragrant sea child
Kanako		Girl	Fragrant child; Beautiful girl
Kiriana		Girl	White jasmine plant; Love or affection; Of the Lord
Kumiko		Girl	Long-time beautiful child
Kaeda		Unisex	Maple
Keia		Unisex	The katsura; The Japanese Judas tree; Love; Affection
Kisara		Unisex	Plain of the trees; The beloved one
Kokoro		Girl	Heart; Mind; Soul
Kerriann		Girl	Yellow Japanese rose
Keina		Girl	Prosperity; Beautiful; Intelligence; Glowing light and a sense of joy; Lovely
Kyoka		Unisex	Unite; Village; Fragrance; Increase
Karen		Girl	Pure; Brave; Warrior; Flower; Lotus; Water lily
Karin		Girl	Pure; Torture; Each of the two; Chinese quince; Burmese rosewood
Kamiya		Boy	Wish; Desire; Good mother; Dame; Foster mother; God; Valley
Kanna		Boy	Bookmark; Vegetables; Greens; Beautiful flower; Powerful; Summer waves; Beloved; Dear
Kagami		Girl	Mirror; Beauty
Kaiko		Unisex	Ocean child; Current of the ocean
Kairi		Unisex	Sea; Ocean village
Kanaka		Unisex	Gold; Middle flower
Kanza		Girl	Warming sake; Blossom; Treasure
Kayo		Girl	The beautiful generation; Congratulate; Greet; Celebrate
Kazane		Girl	The sound that the wind makes
Kazue		Boy	Harmony; Peace; Favor; Benefit
Keomi		Unisex	Pure; Beautiful
Kiba		Girl	Protect; Shelter; Fang; Joy; Horse; Supplanter
Kiena		Girl	Century; Clothing; Apple tree
Kiku		Girl	Chrysanthemum
Kioka		Girl	Mirror
Kiwa		Girl	Peace; Harmony; Plan
Koge		Girl	Scented flower
Kozue		Girl	Kozue means Chinesee Black Pine, a Tree
Kumi		Girl	Group; Pair; Long time; Beauty; Fruit; Come; Not yet; Nine; Beauty; Nine seas
Kunika		Girl	Long time; Two; Fragrance
Kuri		Girl	Chestnut
Kuru		Boy	Long time; To stay
Kaaya		Unisex	Flower color
Kaguya		Girl	Bright; Shining
Kazuko		Girl	Child of harmony
Kanade		Unisex	Playing music
Kotone		Unisex	Sound of the musical instrument koto
Kotori		Unisex	Little bird
Kurenai		Girl	Crimson; Deep red
Kuromi		Unisex	Black sight
Koneko		Unisex	Kitten; Baby cat
Keeta		Unisex	Rejoice; North; Each of the two; Pure
Keisa		Unisex	Cinnamon; Mountain valley; Wisdom; Fortunate

Infographic: Japanese Girl Names Starting With K

Japanese names are usually written in two types of kanji, and the meanings of the names are derived from the kanji characters used. Japanese names derive inspiration from positive characteristics, nature, seasons, and other natural phenomena. The infographic below lists a few names to represent the diversity of Japanese names starting with K.

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