I Need Help Finding the Right Names That Start with K- UPDATE!

Updated on September 14, 2009
J.M. asks from Lagrange, OH
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My daughters name is Kayleigh Jolene, and our son, who is deceased, was named Kaden James. We want to keep the K names going as well as the middle name starting with the J. My husbands name is James. So for a girl name I really love Kalissa Jolie, but my husband says it sounds like clitoris, ugh!! I also Like the names Kadem, and Kason, I think Kadem honors my son but my husband is iffy on it. I also think we want to keep the middle name James for the baby if it is a boy. I would really love any name ideas that start with a K. I dont mind old fashioned, I just want "different". Thanks to anyone who can help! My eyes are killing me from looking at all the books and websites!

WoW!!!! I received a lot of feedback, more then I thought I would, lol! I loved all of the names truthfully. I would have mentioned all of the K names in my family, but we would have been here all day. Thats why it is so hard for me to pick, because everyone in my family decided to do K names! When I was preggo with Kayleigh, I was torn between her name being keleigh, and if she was a boy it was going to be Kameron. My step sis stole the name from me for her daughter, and Kaden meant fighter so thats why we named our son Kaden. SO I think for a girl we will go with either Kalissa or Karissa. My husband loves Karissa so we will see which name fits when sh/he is born, lol. If it is a boy then I think we will stick with Kameron James. Kamden, Kane, Kyle, Kelley, Kerry and a few others were already taken by family, lol. Thanks again for all the ideas, I am overjoyed to read them all!

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R.F.

answers from Toledo on

Here are a few names for you. Kaleb,Kashmere,Kim,KYM,Kamora,kandu,kaykay,kaluha,kelly, Kandice,Kathy mae,Kashe',Keisha,Karen,kamille,Kristy.

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A.S.

answers from Canton on

Hello, I love the name game! I also like different names, but heres just a few I was thinking of..
Kayci, Kaydi, Karlie, Kelsey, Kamryn, Kenzie, and Kennedy. I'll have to brainstorm some boy names and get back with you! I'm at work.. sneaking!!! Good luck!!!
A.

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J.S.

answers from Cleveland on

Being a teacher, I have come across some really different names. In the past few years, I have had a Kyra, Katherine (she went by Kat in school), Kaitlyn, and Keira. All of them were great kids to work with:) Hope this sparks some ideas.

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D.K.

answers from Toledo on

I am so sorry for your loss of Kaden (I am a loss mom too).
My daughter's name is Kennedi Jean. We call her Kenzie a lot. I also loved Karli.
Boys names I am not so good at... I do like Karson.

Good luck! And congrats on your little one.

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K.C.

answers from Mansfield on

I really like the name Kamden for a boy. Not sure abuot a "J" name though. Good luck!

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J.J.

answers from Indianapolis on

Kyra (pr Keera) - I wanted to name our daughter this but we couldn't agree
Kate (always classic)
Karisa
Kadence
Kimber

Keegan
Keith (as in Urban, ha ha)
Kirk
Kurt
Kristian

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J.F.

answers from Columbus on

My daughter was just baptized this past weekend with another girl - her name was Kamryn - I thought it was unique..... Best of luck in your name search

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D.L.

answers from Columbus on

Here are some other names:
Karson (for a boy or girl)
Katrina or Katerina
Kiersten

For middle names:
Jamison, Jade, Jada, Jaden, Jaylyn, Jenna, Jillian, Jana, Jayne, Jordan, Jocelyn, Jesse or ie,
Joshua, Jackson, Jude, Jarrett

Good Luck, it's got to be hard when the rest of the family decides to use the some first letter!

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B.M.

answers from Dayton on

We were once in your shoes, finding K names. Are kid's are both K's. Our daughter is Katalaya "Kat"(like the orchid except with a K not C). Pronounced Kat-a-lay-a (short a's). Our son is Kaden "Kade". I really like Kat & Kade. We also loved Kloe,Kennedy,Kiley,Kendall,Kaprice,Karlie,Kadence,Kollin, Kamden,Kameron,Karter,Kash,Kellan,Kason,Karson,Khristian

Let us know what you choose!

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S.P.

answers from Cincinnati on

HI J.,
I love names so your post caught my eye. Here are some of the K & J names I liked. My daughter's name is Kiley.

Keagan, Kameron, Kent, Kamden,
Kyndra, Kenzie, Kaia (Cindy Crawford's daughter)

Jett, Jasper, Jayden, Jaxson (Jax)
Jewel, Jade, Julia

Wish I could spend more time thinking of names but here are the ones on the top of my mind. I know someone with all these names.

Good luck & let me know what you ultimately decide.

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C.H.

answers from Cleveland on

How about Keegan or Katrina.

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B.C.

answers from Indianapolis on

Boys - Kamden, Kyle, Keith, Kevin, Kaleb, Kenneth, Kristopher

Girls - Kiley, Krista, Kayla, Karen, Kendra, Kristine, Konnie, Karol or Karoline

Kendall, Korey - boy/girl

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A.R.

answers from Cincinnati on

I have a nephew named Kohlson. Good luck!

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M.C.

answers from Cleveland on

Sorry to say, I can not help with the K baby names. But I thought I would chime in with my two cents on the "Kadem" name. I agree with your husband about being "iffy" on that name. It sounds like a nice gesture to want to honor your child that passed on, but it seems to be to much responsibility on your new child. Your new child should be honored for being themselves and not for being a replacement of a child that was lost. I hope this doesn't seem mean. I am honestly not trying to be and apologize if I am way off base, I just wanted to share how I interpreted your posting. Good luck on the names. My husband and I didn't pick a name for our first child until after he was born. We did have it narrowed down to four names. When my daughter was born we looked for months for a name that we could agree on. I don't think we settled on her name until the week before she came and sometimes I still think she reminds me more of a Claire than what we did name her.

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P.M.

answers from Cincinnati on

Kerry can be for a girl or a boy. It's actually my daughter's middle name.

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N.B.

answers from Columbus on

Even though it seems you already settled on names, we also went with K names in our family...Kyler and Koen. Good luck and Best wishes.

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M.G.

answers from Dayton on

Hi J., My 2 sons are named Kent Alexander and Kyle Johnathan. Congratulations and good luck with the "K" names!

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D.W.

answers from Indianapolis on

What abotu Karissa? Used to do gymnastics with a girl and always loved that name. You can morph any name into one with a K. Have a friend who's daughter is Keeley. Kendall is very popular right now (or Kendyl or Karstyn). You can do it with just about anything.

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D.B.

answers from Columbus on

what about Karson or Kaeson and Kaleb or Kameron thoughs are cute but different names i hope this helps some
I tried doing K name bc my husband name is kenneth but the boys names did look right to me GOOD LUCK

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A.B.

answers from Indianapolis on

Hi J.! For what it's worth, my girls both have "K" names, sort of on accident, but thought you might like them. My oldest is Kyleigh Elizabeth (I noticed you have a Kayleigh which was our original plan but changed at the last minute). My second daughter is Kaycee Ashlyn. We weren't so much looking for a "different" name as a different spelling on a somewhat traditional name. Hope this is helpful to you and good luck!!

A.

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D.K.

answers from Indianapolis on

I think keeping the middle name James is enough with regard to honoring your deceased son. If it's a girl, you could use "Jayme" or a different spelling of it to keep the "James".

Kristen, Karina, Karissa, Katina, Katlyn, Kristee, Kylee, Kristina, Kendra, or Kassandra (Kassie).

Kenneth, Kirk, or Keith are all the boy names I can think of right now. Hope this helps.

I think Kenneth James sounds great. Some other "J" names would be Joclyn, Jodee, Jayne, Joyce, Janet, Janae (I think this one sounds good w/ several of the above names I listed and my personal favorite)...Jolee, or Joy would all be options.

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S.K.

answers from South Bend on

Kadence, Kalyn, Kortney, Korey, Kasey, Kiley, Khloe, Kennedy, Kameron, Kody, Kyle, Keegan, Keely, Konner, Kassidy,

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T.P.

answers from Cincinnati on

I like Kendall James (could spell James differently if a girl) for both a girl and a boy. I love boy names for girls - my daughter is Logan. My son's middle name is James as is my father and brother. It's a strong name. I like the idea of keeping James in memory of Kaden. Congrats on your new baby! I'm sure when he/she gets older, they'll love and honor the middle name "James" if you plan to use it. Best wishes!!!!

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C.C.

answers from Cleveland on

My son's name is Kenton James. Don't rule out names beginning with C as many can be easily spelled with a K... Karson, Karston, Karl, Kody, etc.

Good luck,
C. (also commonly spelled Karoline)

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S.L.

answers from Columbus on

I have a friend in Canada who also lost a Kayden James. I like to picture them together. I'm so sorry to read about your loss.

I don't really have a suggestion for you right now (way too early for my brain to work ~ lol).

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D.S.

answers from Indianapolis on

My middle daughter's name is Kassidy.We were doing a "K" thing at first too. My other daughter is Kristin so that isn't really "different" I dont know on boys names. We only have one son and named him directly after his deceased grandfather. I wish you the best of luck!
I did just think of one my nephew is Kieran. It's an irish name and not very common and again I wish you all the luck in the world!

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R.P.

answers from Youngstown on

How about Kaylissa Jolie? How about Kamron James - our son is Camron. We have a friend who named their daughter Kendra.

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J.L.

answers from Columbus on

My son's name is is Cameron & I didn't think to do it with a K. So did you have a boy or girl?

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P.R.

answers from Indianapolis on

Kacie (irish) Janel
Kamila Jade
Kassidy Joy
Kelby Janae
Kendra Jean
Kimberly Jane
Krysta Jolie
Kyla Joan
Kyra Janice
I really like Kirby and Kelly but they can go boy or girl and you can always use "Jami" the female version of James for a middle name.
For boys:
Kane Joel
Keaton Jordan
Keegan Jael
Kendall Jay
Kenyon John
Kincaid
Kyle Jeffrey

I don't know maybe something in there in some combination will help you.

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R.G.

answers from Fort Wayne on

We are planning on naming our little boy (due Dec.) Curtis Joseph. You could spell most "C" names with a "K" if you wanted.
Girl Names:
Kadience
Katelyn
Kara
Karen
Karena
Katerina
Kendall
Kelsey
Kiersten
Kinley
Kinsey
Kyra
Jael
Jaelyne
Jana
Jane
Janessa
Jennifer
Jenna
Jessica
Jasmine
Jewel
Joelle
Johanna
Jordan
Josephine
Josie
Joshlyn
Judith
Julia
Julie
Juliet
Justine
Boys Names:
Kaleb
Karter
Kameron
Kai
Karston
Karson
Keegan
Kaylor
Keelan
Keiran
Kolby
Kensley
Kerr
Kiefer
Kolton
Kingston
Kory
Kyler
Kyson
Kade
Kane
Kaleb
Kohen
Kolin
Kooper
Konner

Hope that helps some!

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J.R.

answers from Columbus on

I am not good at putting names together but I like the name Kinsey and if you have a girl you could make the middle name like Jamey or Jaimy however you spell it now a days - but you could use that for a middle name for a boy or a girl and there is the name Kaleb for a boy. Anyhow there are two suggestions for you. However, I honestly believe that when you see your child all planning goes out the window and you know the name he or she should have. Best of Luck

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K.P.

answers from Fort Wayne on

Hi I like (girl) Kourtney or Kari (son) Keith or Kelly

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C.G.

answers from South Bend on

My favorite is Kyle but also like these Kendall, Kendra, Kylie, Kaylan, and Katelyn.

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E.G.

answers from Cleveland on

Hi J. well alot of names these days are long.my grandson is nathianl stone armsrong.grandaugter aria morgen star odem @ clhoe ann rose wheeler granddaugther.Ireally like the name you picked for your girl.Sorry for your lose my sons name is kennth its a very strong name.Ithink kennth kaden james is nice.And it holds alot of love and strenth.my gradaugther of 6mths holds a very loving strong name.ann is for me they thouht i would not make it but iam 46 now.rose is for my mom @clhoe is for my 2nd nices that passed away she was 2mths old.So you no its what ever makes you happy. hope i helped like to here from you back.

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K.H.

answers from Indianapolis on

I have always love the name Kierra! My husband, not so much so I didn't get to use it. Karson James is cute too.

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L.H.

answers from Indianapolis on

wow J.! lots of repsonses! i saw that someone mentioned karis- I love that name, it is greek for "grace" which i think is beautiful.

i also have a friend named kynan... it could work for a girl or a boy!

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M.

answers from Kokomo on

My kids are Kody and Katy Jo!

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K.H.

answers from Columbus on

My name is K. and there are a bunch of related names with the "K." root: Karin, Karyn, Karinna, Kyra, Korryn

Kallista has always been a name that I just love!

For a boy, we have a neighbor who named their son Kilen. Or Kylen for a alternate spelling. There's always Keegan, Killean or Kenton.

Good luck in whatever you choose! :)

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S.H.

answers from Columbus on

My favorite girls name that I've stumbled upon is Karalynn. Pronounced just like Carolyn only spelled differently to add some individuality to it! As for the name you have already picked....your husband is silly and it's a very cute little girls name! Hope you pick out something great that you both agree on...keep us updated!!!

As for the boys name, I love to idea of honoring your first son by naming your second son Kadem would be super special!

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T.B.

answers from Columbus on

My youngest son is Cohan.
BUT - the idea came from a little boy named Koen.
I was going to spell it Cohan or Cohen. Cohen is more of a jewish spelling and since we aren't Jewish - I spelled in Cohan. You could spell it Koen or Kohan or Kohen.
I also have a Kade.
My husband's middle name is Kent and I like that name too.
Hope it helps!
T.
OH - and my friend has a little boy named Kyan and I love that!

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R.S.

answers from Terre Haute on

My daughters name is Kyra (like Ki ra) I often call her Kyralyn.
Other ideas
Kylee, kaylen, Kaylyn,Kadence, Kaitlyn, Kate, Kaylee, Kylyn, Kendra
For a boy
Kyle, Kaleb, Kyson,
J names
Julian, Juliana, Josilyn, Josey, Jolyn
Joseph, Jamison, Johnson,
Best wishes and congratulations
I am sure the right name will come to you.

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M.J.

answers from Columbus on

I, too, was drawn to K names for some reason. My 8 y/o son is Keaton and my 6 y/o daughter is Kennedy. In my family, there is also a Kori, Kendyl, Kenzie, and a friend named her baby boy Kaleb. There is not another Keaton or Kennedy at either of my kid's schools. I like that they are a little original. Good luck to you! M.

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K.S.

answers from Cincinnati on

Kieran for a boy.

Karissa or Kiersten for a girl.

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M.P.

answers from Dayton on

Congratuations on the new baby! I am sorry to hear about your son. I like the idea of honoring him, however I wonder how that would affect your child as he grows up. I have came up with a couple of names. We recently moved from England to Ohio, so I do not know how common these names are in America.

Boys
Kamen pronounced Kay-Men
Kameron
Konnor
Kirby
Kraig

Girls
Kierra Jolie
Kaylee Jean
Katerina Johvon

I hope these help

M.

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M.K.

answers from Fort Wayne on

For a girl, think about Kendra. Kendra Jolie goes well together. Or Karissa...it is similar to Kalissa, but he can't exactly say that it sounds like clitoris! A friend just named her daughter Kinley. I thought that was adorable too!

For a boy, I'm just pulling these out of thin air... Kai, Kaylor, Kamden, Kasey, and I think I'm out.

Best of luck. Girl names are so much easier!

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K.N.

answers from Cleveland on

Kiari or Kyrie depending on the spelling you prefer
Kaleb
Kory (girl)
Kari
Kara
Korbin
Kason is great
Kennedy (girl)
Kabett

and that's all i can think of right now, good luck

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L.G.

answers from Cleveland on

Girl names: Kiera, Kyra, Kierra or Keira, Kacie, Kami, Kadence (could honor your son), Kamryn, Kara, Kimber...I could go on. I love Jolie for a middle name...especially since it's my daugther's first name :-)

Boys names: Kaleb, Kaylen, Kevin, Kyle, etc.

Good luck - it can be so hard finding just the right name :-)

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K.W.

answers from Muncie on

Kennedy
Klaire
K.-that's my name :)
Kori
Kimbra

Keagan
Kyler
Kameron
Konner

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S.P.

answers from Indianapolis on

How about
Kurt
Kasey
Karl
Karol
Kwinn
Karen
Klara
Kalyn
Kolin
Kolleen
Keith
Kent
Kellen
Korey
Katie
Kate
Kathleen
Keiran
Kara
Karoleena
Karlene
Kenneth
Kenny
Kennie
Kendall
Kasimir
Kirk
Knute
Kevin
Kody
Kodie
Konan
Kroix (rhymes with "boy")
Kramer
Kris
Kristofer
Kristin(e)
Kandi(e)
My brain is fried....I forgot if you wanted a boy's or girl's name!

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L.N.

answers from Indianapolis on

Boys - Kolden, Kaleb, Kamden

Girls - Karis, Kandice, Kami

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C.F.

answers from Dayton on

I am so sorry for your loss but very excited for your upcoming baby!!

Korrine for a girl or Keenan for a boy?

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B.R.

answers from Columbus on

I just got a girl in my classroom named Kaire, pronounced Carey, and a boy named Kortland.

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J.C.

answers from Fort Wayne on

My aunt named all four of her daughters with names that start with K. Here they are: Krystalynn, Kassey, Kanessa, and Kelsey

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C.R.

answers from Columbus on

Hello, you have a lot of posts and I didn't read them all but I had to chime in :) You said you like old fashioned and different so...

Girl: Kalliope (kah-lie-o-pee) ususally spelled Calliope
Kandace
Karina
Klaire
Kamden
Kamille
Kirsten or Kristen
Kami

Joelle
Jaime
Janna
Jemma (love it)
Janelle

Boy: Kasper (love this one by the way!!!)
Keegan
Kamden
Kiernan
Kaleb

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T.L.

answers from Cleveland on

I love Karis for a girl.

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K.Z.

answers from Cleveland on

Hi J.,

What a bunch of responses! sorry if I have duplicated.

For Boys:

Kregg
Keegan
Keith
Kevin
Kenneth
Jordan
Jesse
Jaden
Joshua

For Girls

Karen
Kara
Kristen
Kelly
Kendall
Karissa
K., Katherine, Kathryn, Kathleen
Katrina
Jocelyn
Joellen
Jada
Jessica
Jessamyn or Jessamine
Jonquil
Jeralyn
Judith
Jann or Jan
Janet
Janice
Jeannette
Jeannelle or Janelle

Good luck!

K. Z.
Joelle

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K.W.

answers from Cleveland on

I like Keegan, Kendall, Kassidy, Kennedy, Kellen.

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L.M.

answers from Cleveland on

For girls I like:

Kaia
Kiara
Kamryn
Kassidy

For boys:

Kyle
Karson
Kameron

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K.I.

answers from Indianapolis on

My name is K. and you can use that for a boy or a girl with the spelling. Our daughter's name is Katelyn. There's Kelsey, Kimberly or Kristin. There's several websites that I am sure you could do some research. Good Luck! And by the way, K is my favorite letter for names for obvious reasons. :D

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R.H.

answers from Cleveland on

My daughters name is Kristal and I have a friend that named her son Kai

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L.T.

answers from Columbus on

What about Keegan James?

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A.C.

answers from Cincinnati on

My brother plans to name his son Kyan (rhymes with Ryan).

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