Karthikeya

Karthikeya - A very unique male name

Karthikeya appeared on the charts for the first time in 2015 on position #3410. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Karthikeya and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Karthikeya? 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 Karthikeya. The baby boy name Karthikeya was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3168 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Karthikeya peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 3168.

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Karthikeya is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Karthikeya is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,705 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,705.

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 Karthikeya is where you live.

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Karthikeya origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Hindu tradition)

From Sanskrit Kartikeya, 'son of the Krittikas' — the foster mothers of the god in Hindu tradition

Karthikeya is a name of the Hindu god of war, son of Shiva, who was raised by the Krittika sisters — the Pleiades — from which his name derives. The Karthikeya spelling is a South Indian transliteration of Kartikeya. US use is within Hindu families and always rare.

Attested etymology

Karthikeya is a 10 letter name with 4 syllables.

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

Similar to Karthikeya

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

Kurtis / Karthik / 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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Karthikeya

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 Karthikeya 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 Karthikeya?

4 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-tee-KAY-yah · /kɑrtiˈkeɪə/
Regional pronunciations of the Sanskrit name vary considerably.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kartikeya — The standard transliteration of the same divine name.

Famous bearers

• Karthikeya — Hindu god of war, son of Shiva and brother of Ganesha, also called Murugan and Skanda (Mythological) Fictional

Style

MythologicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Karthikeya for its central place in Hindu devotion — a divine name given in faith, not fashion.

Worth knowing

• A long name in English contexts; expect shortening and spelling questions throughout school.