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Kartik

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Pronounced KAR-tik /ˈkɑr.tɪk/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Kartik — a Hindu lunar month, and a name of Kartikeya, the god of war (son of Shiva); we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: Of the month Kartik; a name of the war god: Kartik is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KAR-tik').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Kartik — a Hindu lunar month, and a name of Kartikeya, the god of war (son of Shiva); we note the deity
U.S. rank (2025)#7947 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 495

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719732025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kartik comes from Sanskrit Kartik — a Hindu lunar month, and a name of Kartikeya, the god of war and son of Shiva (we note the deity). A crisp, classic name (said 'KAR-tik').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-month-and-the-war-god at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kartik is a Hindu lunar month and a name of Kartikeya, the god of war (son of Shiva) — a crisp, classic name (we note the deity; said 'KAR-tik').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Kartik — deity noted

Variations

KarthikKartickKarthikeya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kartik mean?

Kartik is a Hindu lunar month and a name of Kartikeya, the god of war. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Kartik?

It's said KAR-tik /ˈkɑr.tɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kartik a boy or girl name?

Kartik is a boy's name.

How popular is Kartik?

Kartik is a rare name in the U.S.

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