Karthik

Karthik - A very unique male name

Karthik appeared on the charts for the first time in 1997 on position #2283. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Karthik and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Karthik? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Karthik. The baby boy name Karthik was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4083 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Karthik peaked in popularity 16 years ago in 2010 on position 1693.

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Karthik is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Karthik is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,770 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,770.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Karthik is where you live.

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Karthik origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

Son of Krittika — from Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war, named for the Krittika (Pleiades) who raised him

Karthik is a form of Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war and son of Shiva. It entered US data in 1997, peaking in 2010, in Tamil and broader Hindu families, where Karthik is the everyday form.

Attested etymology

Karthik is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Karthik, pop culture references for the name Karthik and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Karthik

We've found the following names that sound similar to Karthik, sorted by popularity.

Kurtis / Karthikeya / Krithik / Kortez / Kartik /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Karthik

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Karthik a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Karthik?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KAR-tik · /ˈkɑːrtɪk/
The th represents an aspirated t in Indian pronunciation; English use simplifies it.

Around the world

• Karthik (Tamil) — Everyday South Indian form of Kartikeya.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kartik — Shorter transliteration of the same name.
• Karthikeyan — Fuller Tamil form.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1997, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalMythological

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Karthik for a name with a god's story in a short, modern-feeling form.

Worth knowing

• English readers may say kar-THEEK or add an h sound that is not there.
• Also the name of a Hindu calendar month — a familiar word, not just a name, in India.