Krithik

Krithik - A very unique male name

Krithik appeared on the charts for the first time in 2008 on position #4170. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Krithik and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Krithik? 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 Krithik. The baby boy name Krithik was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4120 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. Krithik peaked in popularity 15 years ago in 2011 on position 3651.

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Krithik is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Krithik is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,794 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,794.

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 Krithik is where you live.

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Krithik origin and meaning

Indian, from Sanskrit tradition

Uncertain — usually linked to Kartik and the Krittika (Pleiades) stars of Hindu tradition, but this spelling's line is not separately documented

Krithik is one of several spellings — Karthik, Kartik, Krithik — of a South Indian name tied to the god Kartikeya and to the Krittika star cluster. It has appeared in US data since 2008 at a few births a year. With three spellings sharing one sound, this one's exact derivation is best stated as the family tradition rather than a single settled line.

Origin uncertain

Krithik is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Krithik

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

Kurtis / Karthik / Karthikeya / 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)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Krithik

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 Krithik 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 Krithik?

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

KRITH-ik · /ˈkrɪθɪk/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Karthik — The most common spelling of the same name
• Kartik — Another established spelling in the same family

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2008, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalMythological

Why parents choose it

It connects a child to a rich South Indian naming tradition in a compact form.

Worth knowing

• Karthik, Kartik and Krithik will be interchanged constantly; pick the spelling and expect to correct it.