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King

Pronunciation: [ k-IHNG ]

Girl Name #66,841 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

King is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-IHNG.

Parents who love the name King often also consider Kittie, Kizzie, Kitty .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#66,841
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

King is also used as a boy name, ranked #343.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King

Is King a boy or girl name?
King is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #66841. As a boy name, it is ranked #343. King is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce King?
King is pronounced k-IHNG.
How popular is the name King?
King is currently ranked #66841 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is King a common or rare name?
King is an uncommon name, ranked #66841 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name King

King is a girl name .

Is King a boy or girl name? King is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,841 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #343. King is more commonly used as a boy name.

King is currently ranked #66,841 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of King include Kinsley, Kinley, Kinslee, Kinsleigh, Kinzley . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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