Modern Submitted Names

These names are used in a modern context.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Kierceton f English (Modern)
Variant of Kiersten (the spelling perhaps influenced by that of the English surname Kierce).
Kiernan m English (Modern), Irish
Transferred use of the surname Kiernan.
Kihana f Japanese (Modern)
From Japanese 衣 (ki) meaning "garment, clothes, dressing", 祈 (ki) meaning "pray, wish" or 喜 (ki) meaning "rejoice" combined with 花 (hana) meaning "flower". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Kiichigo f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
This name comes from the word which refers to any plant of the Rubus genus but generally referring to a raspberry (which is part of the Rubus genus), from a combination of 木 (ki) meaning "tree, wood" and 苺 (ichigo) meaning "strawberry." The combination may have originated from the phrase 木になるイチゴ (ki ni naru ichigo), literally translating to "(a) strawberry/ies become(s) (a) tree(s)" but may more accurately mean "(a) strawberry/ies on (a) tree(s)," possibly in reference to the woody stems found in most plants of the genus.
Kijana m & f Swahili, African American (Modern)
Means "young person" in Swahili. This is the nickname of American football player Kenneth Leonard 'Ki-Jana' Carter (1973-), given to him by his mother, who was inspired by a minor character in the movie Shaft in Africa (1973).
Kikerics f Hungarian (Modern, Rare)
Hungarian for "autumn crocus".
Kilu f German (Modern, Rare)
Derived from the Swahili word kilulu "little pearl" (ki- is a diminutive prefix in Swahili, and lulu means "pearl").... [more]
Kim f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
From Aramaic origin, derived from the Hebrew word קיים (kayam) which means "exists".
Kima f Basque (Modern)
Derived from Basque kima "fine branches; ends of branches; mane", this name has come into use in recent years (possibly inspired by the international popularity of the name Kim 1).
Kimarie f English (Modern)
Combination of Kimberly and Marie.
Kimberlin f English (Modern)
Combination of Kimberly with the popular suffix Lin.
Kimchi f Vietnamese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Kim 3 and Chi 1.
Kimlinh f Vietnamese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Kim 3 and Linh.
Kimn f & m English (Americanized, Modern, Rare)
A variant for Kim is a name of English origin, that means "ruler" or "royal" ,is a common and simple name for both genders.
Kimor f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Kim (קים in Hebrew) and Or (אור in Hebrew). A known bearer is the Israeli actress Kim Or Azulay (2002-).
Kimora f African American (Modern)
In the case of American model Kimora Lee Simmons (b. 1975) this name possibly derives from the common Japanese surname Kimura, reflecting Simmons's Japanese ancestry.
Kims m Latvian (Modern, Rare)
Latvian adoption of Kim 2.
Kimvân f & m Vietnamese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Kim 3 and Vân.
Kinar m & f Hebrew (Modern)
It may come from the Hebrew word כינור (kinor) means "violin" in Hebrew.
Kindrea f English (Modern, Rare)
Most likely an elaboration of Kindra.
Kingdavid m English (American, Modern, Rare), English (African)
Combination of King and David, possibly used in reference to the Biblical character, King David of Israel.
Kingsleigh f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kingsley sometimes used as a feminine form.
Kingsolomon m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of King and Solomon, possibly used in reference to the Biblical character, King Solomon of Israel.
Kion m African American (Modern), English (American), Popular Culture
Variant spelling of Keon. Used by a character in "The Lion Guard".
Kioni f American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly an invented name; also compare Kiani and Keani. It coincides with the name of a village on the Greek island of Ithaca (spelled Κιόνι in Greek).
Kioto m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of a ki kanji, like 樹 meaning "tree," 輝 meaning "brightness, brilliance," 季 meaning "season," 喜 meaning "delight, pleasure" or 貴 meaning "precious, valuable," and 音 (oto) meaning "sound" or an o kanji, like 生 meaning "grow" or 桜 meaning "cherry (tree, blossom)," and a to kanji, like 人 meaning "person."... [more]
Kiowa f Spanish (Canarian, Modern, Rare)
Possibly derived from the name of the Native American tribe from the Interior Plains. The name of the tribe is derived from Cáuigù, allegedly meaning "principal people" in the Kiowa language.
Kipton m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kipton.
Kirara f & m Japanese (Modern), Popular Culture
From the stem of adjective 煌らか (kiraraka) meaning "glittering, sparkling, twinkling." The word for "mica" or "isinglass" (雲母) is a derivation.... [more]
Kirarako f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
From Kirara combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child."... [more]
Kirari f & m Japanese (Modern), Popular Culture
From the onomatopoeic adverb きらり (kirari), which describes a momentary flash of light, cognate with Kirara.... [more]
Kirbie m & f American (Modern)
Unisex variant of Kirby
Kiresha f African American (Modern, Rare)
From the Tamil language
Kiriana f English (American, Modern, Rare), English (Australian), English (New Zealand)
Elaboration of Kiria by way of adding the name suffix -ana.
Kirvil f Norwegian (Modern, Rare)
Combination of a name beginning with Kir-, such as Kirstina, and a name ending in -vild, such as Ingvild.
Kissy f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variant of Kizzy.
Kisuko f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
It means "child of the kiss"
Kitra f American (Modern, Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Kkonnip f Korean (Modern, Rare)
From native Korean 꽃잎 (kkonnip) meaning "petal," from a combination of Kkot and 잎 (ip) meaning "leaf, blade."
Kkossaem f Korean (Modern, Rare)
From Korean 꽃샘 (kkossaem), referring to cold, windy weather in the flowering season, from a combination of Kkot and Saem.
Kkot f Korean (Modern)
Means "flower" in Korean.
Kkot-ip f Korean (Modern, Rare)
Variant transcription of Kkonnip.
Kkum f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)
From native Korean 꿈 (kkum) meaning "dream," the verbal noun of verb 꾸다 (kkuda) meaning "to dream."
Kládía f Icelandic (Modern)
Icelandic form of Claudia.
Kleer f Estonian (Modern, Rare)
Estonian adoption of Claire.
Klementína f Icelandic (Modern), Slovak (Rare)
Icelandic form of Klementina and Slovak feminine form of Klement.
Klil f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Means "whole, full, completely, crowned" in Hebrew. Also a flower name, known as "Cercis siliquastrum" in English.
Knightwine m Medieval English, Anglo-Saxon (Modern)
Modern form of Old English *Cnihtwine, composed of Old English cniht meaning "boy, youth; attendant, retainer; warrior, knight" (compare Cniht) and wine meaning "friend, protector, lord".
Knoxley f Obscure (Modern)
Combination of Knox with the popular -ley suffix. Knoxley was given to 5 girls in 2017.
Knoxx m English (American, Modern)
Variant of Knox. According to the SSA, 47 boys were named Knoxx in 2017.
Kobi m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Coby.
Koco f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Coco.
Kodak m & f American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kodiak perhaps popularized by an American Rapper: Kodak Black. He was most active from 2013 to present. His real name is Dieuson Octave.
Kohare f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
From 晴れ (hare) meaning "clear/fine weather" prefixed with a ko kanji, like 小 meaning "small," 心 meaning "heart, mind," 木 meaning "tree" or 虹 meaning "rainbow."... [more]
Kohl m English (Modern)
Variant of Cole influenced by the German surname Kohl.
Kökény f Hungarian (Modern, Rare)
Derived from Hungarian kökény "blackthorn, sloe tree".
Kokorin f Japanese (Modern)
Form of Kokoro. Combination of Kanji Characters meaning "Heart" or "Feeling" and meaning "White Jasmine" or meaning "Homeland".
Kokoroko f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
From Kokoro combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child."... [more]
Kokowa f Japanese (Modern)
This name is used as 心和 with 心 (shin, kokoro, -gokoro) meaning "heart, mind, spirit" and 和 (o, ka, wa, nago.mu, nago.yaka, yawa.ragu, yawa.rageru) meaning "harmony, Japan, Japanese style, peace, soften."
Kolbe m & f American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred from the surname Kolbe, notably borne by the 20th century catholic saint Maximilian Kolbe.
Kolten m English (Modern)
Variant of Colton. Known bearers of this name include the American professional baseball player Kolten Wong (b. 1990) and the Canadian professional football player Kolten Solomon (b... [more]
Komade m Japanese (Modern, Rare, ?)
Japanese for “Piece.”
Konlee f English (Modern)
feminine variant of Conley
Kora f Maori (Modern)
Means "fuel, fire" in Maori.
Koral f Hebrew (Modern)
Hebrew form of Coral.
Koralee f American (Modern)
English variant of Coralie.
Korben m English (Modern), Popular Culture
Variant of Corbin. It was used in the movie The Fifth Element for the character of Korben Dallas, played by Bruce Willis.
Kore m African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a transferred use of the surname Kore or a variant of Corey.... [more]
Korea f English (Modern, Rare)
From the name of the Asian country.
Koree f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Can be a variant of Corrie or Corey.
Koren m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Means "shining, bright" in Hebrew. It is also used as a surname Koren.
Kori f Hebrew (Modern)
Diminutive of Koral.
Kornella f Polish (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kornelia, borne by 11 women in Poland last year.
Kortni f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Courtney
Korver m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Korver.
Koti f English (Modern, Rare)
Probably a cognate of the Finnish word koti, meaning "home"
Koto m & f Japanese (Modern)
From a Japanese "musical instrument", "harp" or "lute". ... [more]
Kova m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Either transferred use of the surname Kova or a variant of Cove or Cova.
Kozakura f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
From Sakura prefixed with a ko kanji, like 小 meaning "small" or 瑚, part of Sango.... [more]
Krabat m Folklore, German (Modern, Rare), Literature, Sorbian
Krabat is derived from the Sorbian word for "Croat". He is a legendary figure in Sorbian folklore and the hero of Otfried Preußler's novel 'Krabat'. ... [more]
Kraft m Medieval German, German (Modern, Rare)
Kraft is a normal German word meaning "power, force".... [more]
Kreena f & m Abazin (Americanized, Modern)
It means Vicious or Calm Owl or a pet cow with no arms
Kría f Icelandic (Modern)
Derived from Icelandic kría "Arctic Tern" (denoting the bird).
Krisandra f American (Modern)
Modern combination of Kristine and Cassandra.
Kristall m Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Means "crystal" in Icelandic.
Kristene f English (Modern, Rare)
Either a variant of Christine or an elaboration of Kristen 2.
Kriszta f Hungarian (Modern)
Hungarian short form of Krisztina.
Kroy m American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kroy.
Krystin f English (Modern, Rare)
Modern spelling variant of Kristin.
Kuiper m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kuiper, in which by itself it's a Dutch cognate of Cooper.
Kukkī f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
From クッキー (Kukkī) meaning "Cookie".
Kulture f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word culture, from Latin cultus "till, cultivate, worship". This was used by rappers Cardi B and Offset for their daughter.
Kunugi f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
This name comes from the word for the sawtooth oak, which is most commonly written in kanji as 櫟 (like other words for flora and fauna, however, it is usually written in katakana), though, at this time, no evidence is found for kanji usage as a first name.... [more]
Kurara f Japanese (Modern)
Japanese translation of Clara/Klara, given to Japanese girls over the last several decades.... [more]
Kurea f Japanese (Modern)
Japanese translation of Claire/Clair/Clare, given to Japanese girls over the last few decades.... [more]
Kurisu f & m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
This name can be used as 久理寿 (masculine), 久梨須, 紅莉栖 or 玖利子 (last 3 are feminine) with 久 (kyuu, ku, hisa.shii) meaning "long time, old story", 紅 (ku, kou, aka.i, kurenai, beni, kure) meaning "crimson, deep red", 玖 (kyuu, ku) meaning "beautiful black jewel, nine (used in legal documents)", 理 (ri, kotowari) meaning "arrangement, justice, logic, reason, truth", 梨 (ri, nashi) meaning "pear tree", 莉 (rai, ri, rei) meaning "jasmine", 利 (ri, ki.ku) meaning "advantage, benefit, profit", 寿 (shuu, ju, su, kotobuki, kotobu.ku, kotoho.gu) meaning "congratulations, longevity, one's natural life", 須 (shu, su, subekara.ku, subeshi, hige, matsu, mochi.iru, moto.meru) meaning "by all means, necessarily, ought", 栖 (sei, su.mu) meaning "cobweb, den, hive, nest, rookery" and 子 (shi, su, tsu, ko, -ko, -ne) meaning "child, sign of the rat (1st sign of the Chinese zodiac)."... [more]
Kusiima m Ganda (Modern), Swahili, Kiga
Means "thankful" in Swahili, Kiga, and Ganda.
Kuura m & f Finnish (Modern, Rare)
Means "rime, hoarfrost" in Finnish.
Kvasir m Norse Mythology, Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Derived from the name given to the fermented juice of berries. In Norse mythology Kvasir was the wisest of all beings. The dwarfs Fjalarr and Galarr killed him, poured his blood into the vessels Boðn, Són and Óðrœrir, and mixed it with honey to make the skaldic mead, which would make whoever drank it a poet.
Kwynn f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Quinn.
Kyana f Dutch, African American, English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Qiana as well as a feminine form of Kyan.
Kyanite m English (American, Modern, Rare)
A name of Greek origin meaning dark blue. From the word "kyan".
Kyanna f English (Modern), African American
Variant of Keanna or Kiana 2 or a feminine form of Kian 2.
Kyasia f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the name prefix ky and Asia 1.
Kyber m English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Kyber.
Kycen m & f English (Modern)
A variation of the name Kyson. This is an invented name, using similar sounds from Bryson and Tyson... [more]
Kyhlil m African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Kahlil derived from Khalil of Arabic origin, meaning “friend.”
Kyla f Irish (Anglicized, Modern, Rare)
Feminine Anglicized form of Cadhla.
Kylar m & f Literature, English (Modern)
Variant of Kyler. Kylar is the name of the main character in the Night Angel series by Brent Weeks. The meaning is "he who kills and is killed".
Kyleah f English (Modern, Rare)
Likely a variant of Kylie or Kalea.
Kylen m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Kylan.
Kyliana f English (Modern, Rare), Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare), French (Rare)
In the English-speaking world, this name is usually a combination of the names Kyle and Ana or Anna or Liana.... [more]
Kylijah m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix ka and the name Elijah.
Kylina f English (American, Modern, Rare), English (Canadian, Rare), Flemish (Rare)
Perhaps a feminine form of Kyle or elaboration of Kylie using Lina 2.
Kylise f African American (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix ky with Kelis or Elise, or a feminine elaboration of Kyle using Lise.
Kylyn f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Kylan.
Kymani m & f African American (Modern)
Likely an invented name, possibly a blend of the popular phonetic element ky with Kimani.