| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kareenah | Generally associated with 'pure' (from Katherine) or 'beloved'; in some contexts linked to 'generous' (related to Arabic karim/karima) | Latin, Scandinavian, Slavic | Girl | — | |
| Kari-Anne | Pure grace | French, Latin, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kariann | Combination of Kari ('pure', from Katherine) and Ann ('grace') - roughly 'pure grace'. | English, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Karianna | Blend of Kari ('pure' from Katherine or 'beloved') and Anna ('grace') - roughly 'pure grace' or 'beloved grace'. | English, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Karii | Typically 'pure' (from Katherine) or 'free man' (from Karl), depending on origin | English, Finnish, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Karinn | Derived from Katherine, meaning 'pure'. | Dutch, German, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Karit | Probably derived from Katherine/Karin meaning "pure"; rarely associated with a Hebrew root meaning "cut off/covenant" in non-name usage. | Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Karl-Birger | Compound of Karl ('free man') and Birger ('helper, savior') - roughly 'free man who helps' | Scandinavian | Boy | — | |
| Karstin | Follower of Christ; Christian | Germanic, Scandinavian | Unisex | — | |
| Kary | Variant spelling of Carey/Kerry/Kari; meanings vary by origin - often 'dark' or 'from County Kerry' (Irish) or a diminutive of Katherine ('pure') | English, Irish, Scandinavian | Unisex | — | |
| Karynah | Typically 'beloved' (from Latin Carina); sometimes associated with 'pure' (via Katherine), depending on derivation. | Greek, Latin, Scandinavian, Slavic | Girl | — | |
| Karía | Varies by origin - commonly rendered as "beloved" (from Cara), possibly "pure" if linked via Kari to Katherine, or historically tied to the Anatolian region Caria; in Old Norse contexts related to Kári it can suggest "wind/curly-haired." | Greek, Latin, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Katrikki | Pure | Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Katta | If from Katherine/Katarina: 'pure'. In some South Asian contexts it may carry meanings related to structures or embankments (context-dependent). | Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kauree | Possibly 'fragrance' (from Japanese Kaori), 'princess' (related to Punjabi Kaur), or referencing the kauri tree (Māori); often used as a modern invented name without a single fixed traditional meaning. | English, Japanese, Punjabi, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Keldin | From Old Norse 'Ketill' meaning 'kettle' or 'cauldron' - a common element in early Scandinavian names. | Scandinavian | Boy | — | |
| Kell | Short form of names like Kelly or Kjell. Meanings vary by origin - from Irish Ó Ceallaigh (associated with 'bright-headed' or 'strife') or Old Norse ketill ('kettle, cauldron') used in names. | English, Irish, Scandinavian | Unisex | — | |
| Kenriks | Ruler, king (likely a modern/vernacular form related to Henrik/Kendrick) | Germanic, Scandinavian | Boy | — | |
| Kerstain | Follower of Christ / Christian (female form) | Dutch, German, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kerstaine | Follower of Christ (alternatively associated with 'Christmas' in Dutch contexts). | English, Greek, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kerstana | Possibly "born at Christmas" (if from Dutch 'Kerst') or "follower of Christ" / "Christian" (if from Krist-). | Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kersteane | Derived from Christina/Christian - 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed' | Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kersteen | Christian; follower of Christ | Dutch, Germanic, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kerstena | Follower of Christ (Christian) | Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kerstenah | Follower of Christ (anointed) | English, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kerstene | Follower of Christ / anointed | Dutch, German, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kerstey | Follower of Christ (Christian) | English, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kerstia | Derived from Christina - 'follower of Christ' (also sometimes associated with Dutch 'kerst' = Christmas) | Dutch, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kerstyn | Follower of Christ | English, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Ketil | Kettle, cauldron (often interpreted as a sacrificial cauldron or metaphorically a helmet) | Norse, Scandinavian | Boy | — | |
| Kierstan | Variant of Kirsten/Christina meaning "follower of Christ" or "Christian" | English, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kiersten | Follower of Christ; Christian | Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| kierstin | Follower of Christ; Christian | Germanic, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| kierstyn | Follower of Christ; Christian | English, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kirkjabyr | Church settlement / church town | Icelandic, Norse, Scandinavian | Boy | — | |
| Kirstaine | Follower of Christ (Christian) | Scandinavian, Scottish | Girl | — | |
| Kirstane | Follower of Christ; Christian | Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kirstea | Follower of Christ (anointed) | Scandinavian, Scottish | Girl | — | |
| Kirstey | Follower of Christ (Christian) | Scandinavian, Scottish | Girl | — | |
| Kirstiah | Variant of Christine/Christina - 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian' | English, Scandinavian, Scottish | Girl | — | |
| kirstin | Follower of Christ; 'anointed' | English, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kirstona | Follower of Christ; Christian | Scandinavian, Scottish | Girl | — | |
| Kirstynn | Follower of Christ | English, Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Kjerstan | Christian; follower of Christ | Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Klar | Clear, bright, famous | Scandinavian | Unisex | — | |
| Klarette | Diminutive of Clara/Clare - 'little clear/bright' (bright, famous) | Scandinavian | Girl | — | |
| Koie | Possibly 'carp' (if from Japanese koi, symbolizing perseverance and love); may also originate from a Scandinavian surname or be a modern invented name. | Japanese, Scandinavian | Unisex | — | |
| Kolbein | From Old Norse elements kol ('coal, black') + beinn; generally interpreted as 'dark/coal-black one' or 'dark-haired man'. | Norse, Scandinavian | Boy | — | |
| Kolbjorn | From Old Norse elements 'kol' (coal, black) + 'björn' (bear) - 'coal/black bear' (i.e., dark bear) | Norse, Scandinavian | Boy | — | |
| Kollsvein | From Old Norse elements koll (a personal name, possibly 'coal'/'dark' or 'helmet') + sveinn ('boy, servant') - roughly 'Koll's boy' or 'dark-haired lad'. | Norse, Scandinavian | Boy | — |
Aggregated births across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland for every Scandinavian-origin name in our dataset.
