Karell♡
Meaning: Unique blend of “Ka” and “rell” suffix
African American Names for Boys Starting with K
K - Authentic African American Boys Names & Their Meanings
Browse our curated list of African American boys names that start with the letter "K". Each name includes its meaning, cultural significance, and pronunciation help.
100 Names Found•African American boys Names•Starting with "K"
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Kalamu♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Kala (the black one—Sanskrit; the sun—Hawaiian) and Akamu, Hawaiian form of Adam (mortal, man of the red earth, first human created by God—Hebrew; Old Testament).
Kinckle♡
Meaning: Form of Kinkle: Spindle maker (German); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Ka'jai♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kadir♡
Meaning: Capable; one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah (kay-dir—Arabic, North Africa).
Kylon♡
Meaning: Modern African American name
Kendrich♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kevarius♡
Meaning: Unique blend of “Ke” and “Various”
Keion♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Keywon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Khyree♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kurt♡
Meaning: Form of Konrad: Brave and wise (German).
Kimberly♡
Meaning: Male form of Kimberley: From the royal fortress meadow (Old English).
Kemal♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kent♡
Meaning: “High, coastal land” (English origin)
Khaleif♡
Meaning: Form of Kalif: Holy boy (Muslim; Somalia).
Kaleem♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kamari♡
Meaning: “Moonlight” (African origin)
K'yeon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kree♡
Meaning: Unique African American name
Kavon♡
Meaning: Modern blend of “Ka” with “-von” suffix
Kenny♡
Meaning: “Handsome” (variation of Kenneth)
Kankan♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (Mali).
Kendrick♡
Meaning: “Royal power” (Scottish origin, commonly used in African American culture)
Kentrell♡
Meaning: Blend of “Ken” and “-trell” suffix
KaLail♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Kalil: Crown, wreath, garland (KAY-lil—Hebrew).
Kejuan♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kwyn♡
Meaning: Form of Quinn: Wise; intelligent (Irish Gaelic).
Kristoff♡
Meaning: Form of Christopher: Believer in Christ; anointed one; Christlike (Greek).
Keifon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kirkwood♡
Meaning: Dweller at the church forest (Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Kalem♡
Meaning: Modern African American name
Kevin♡
Meaning: Gentle, lovable (Irish Gaelic).
Kelvin♡
Meaning: From the narrow river (English; Irish Gaelic; Scottish).
Kenyon♡
Meaning: Swahili origin, meaning “blond”
Kunal♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kerrel♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kenvante♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kibwel♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Kareem♡
Meaning: Generous (kah-REEM—Arabic, North Africa).
Khalik♡
Meaning: Modern African American name
Kavion♡
Meaning: Blend of “Ka” and “Vion”
Khalil♡
Meaning: Arabic origin, meaning “friend,” used widely
Kete♡
Meaning: Form of Keto: Depth (Swahili, East Africa).
Kwanzaa♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kohlsaat♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (German); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Keshawn♡
Meaning: “God is gracious” (modern American origin)
Kelso♡
Meaning: Chalk ridge (Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Kent♡
Meaning: Royal chieftain (Irish).
Kreighton♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kwaku♡
Meaning: Born on Wednesday (Akan, Ghana).
Kwesi♡
Meaning: Born on Sunday (Akan, Ghana; Ewe, Ghana).
Keane♡
Meaning: “Sharp” (Irish origin)
Kinte♡
Meaning: Meaning unknown (The Gambia); surname of the character Kunta Kinte in Alex Haley’s book Roots, given for a first or middle name.
Keitiaunna♡
Meaning: Form of Keita: Place name—town in Niger, a country in West Africa.
Kirkland♡
Meaning: “Church land” (English origin)
Kahlil♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Keenan♡
Meaning: Little ancient one (Irish Gaelic).
Karsten♡
Meaning: “Follower of Christ” (German origin)
Kemonte♡
Meaning: Blend of “Ke” and “Monte”
Kevarious♡
Meaning: Unique blend of “Ke” and “Various”
Kendrick♡
Meaning: Son of Henry (Irish Gaelic).
Kalix♡
Meaning: Modern name with “x” suffix
Kaenan♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kane♡
Meaning: “Warrior” (Irish origin)
Kamar♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Kaisir♡
Meaning: Unique variation of “Kaiser”
King♡
Meaning: A nickname in Middle English for someone who assumed the manner of a king (English; Scottish); surname or family name given for a first or middle name. The surname of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is used as a first name in honor of the great civil rights leader.
Kweisi♡
Meaning: Form of Kwasi or Kwesi: Born on Sunday (Akan, Ghana; Ewe, Ghana).
KaRon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kwame♡
Meaning: Akan origin, meaning “born on Saturday”
Kivon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kenny♡
Meaning: Form of Kenneth: Handsome one (Irish Gaelic).
Kincade♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kince♡
Meaning: Created name from African-American culture.
Kaleel♡
Meaning: Variation of “Khalil”
Kesean♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kamau♡
Meaning: Quiet warrior (ka-MAH-oo—Kikuyu, Kenya).
Kaden♡
Meaning: “Companion” (modern American origin)
Kirk♡
Meaning: “Church” (Scottish origin)
Khadir♡
Meaning: Arabic origin, meaning “powerful”
Kenrick♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Kenneth (handsome one—Irish Gaelic; royal oath—Old English) and Rick (powerful ruler—Old German; powerful, brave—Old English).
Kyron♡
Meaning: Blend of “Ky” and “Ron”
Kerderius♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kingsley♡
Meaning: From the king's meadow (Old English); surname or family name given for a first or middle name.
Kelby♡
Meaning: Place by the spring (Scandinavian).
Kadrick♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Keita♡
Meaning: Place name—town in Niger, a country in West Africa.
Karl♡
Meaning: Form of Charles: Strong, manly (Latin; Old German).
Kavion♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Keylon♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Kylan♡
Meaning: “Narrow land” (Irish origin)
Kim♡
Meaning: Chief, ruler (Old English).
Kaprice♡
Meaning: No meaning available
Koffi♡
Meaning: Born on Friday (Ga [Gao], Ghana; Ewe, Ghana).
Kellen♡
Meaning: “Powerful” (Irish origin)
Kenyonte♡
Meaning: Blend of “Kenyon” and “-te” suffix
Keelan♡
Meaning: Irish origin, meaning “slender”
Kenard♡
Meaning: Blend of two names such as Kenneth (handsome one—Irish Gaelic; royal oath—Old English) and Bernard (brave as a bear—Old German).
Kwasi♡
Meaning: Born on Sunday (Akan, Ghana; Ewe, Ghana).