Kartik Boy

Popularity: #913 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAR-tik / /ˈkɑːrtɪk/

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: Kartikeya, the god of war; Hindi: one who is born in the month of Kartik

Historical & Cultural Background

Kartik is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Kartikeya', referring to the Hindu god of war and victory. The name is associated with the lunar month of Kartik in the Hindu calendar, which is considered auspicious. In Hindu mythology, Kartikeya is often depicted as a youthful warrior and is revered in various cultural traditions across India.

Trend Summary

Kartik has seen a steady presence in baby name trends within Indian communities.

Similar Names

KaranKiranKavyaKunalKeshavKrishnaKabirKavish

Variants

  • Karthik
  • Kartikeya

International Variants

  • Kartik (Hindi)
  • Karthik (Hindi)

Famous people named Kartik

Kartik Aaryan is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films.

Kartik Tiwari is an Indian cricketer who has played in various domestic leagues.

Kartik S. is a notable Indian entrepreneur recognized for his contributions to technology.

Kartik S. K. is a prominent Indian author known for his novels.

Fictional characters named Kartik

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kartik was first seen in the United States in 1973. Kartik has ranked as high as #1262 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Kartik has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kartik (2011)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19736
19797
19825
19845
19857
19867
19887
198913
19917
19928
19939
199411
19956
199614
199712
199816
199918
200021
200119
200215
200316
200414
200521
200615
200721
200817
200910
20109
201111
201212
201310
201410
201511
20165
201713
20188
201910
202012
202111
202216
20239
202411