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Keerthi

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Pronounced KEER-tee /ˈkiːr.ti/Medium

Meaning: Keerthi is an Indian name from the Sanskrit 'kirti,' meaning 'fame, glory, renown.' Cherished across South India in particular, it names the good repute a person earns, and it is used for girls in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and other communities.Medium

In 30 seconds: Keerthi is a Sanskrit name meaning 'fame, glory,' from kirti. It appears for United States girls from the mid-1980s (said KEER-tee).
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningKeerthi is an Indian name from the Sanskrit 'kirti,' meaning 'fame, glory, renown.' Cherished across South India in particular, it names the good repute a person earns, and it is used for girls in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and other communities.
U.S. rank (2019)#11885 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 252

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119842019

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

Keerthi comes from the Sanskrit 'kirti,' meaning 'fame, glory, renown,' a quality prized in classical Indian thought. It is a well-loved feminine name across South India, appearing in Telugu, Kannada and Tamil families among others. Carried to the United States by Indian American families, it enters United States records in the mid-1980s and reached its slim high around 2011.

It was never common in United States records, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak, and it stays close to families of Indian heritage. A girl named Keerthi at that high would be a teenager or young adult today. It carries a clear, honorable meaning and we present it with respect for its Sanskrit roots.

Did you know? Keerthi travels with Indian families to the United States and is especially common in South India, where 'kirti' names honor good reputation and achievement.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Keerthi — Sanskrit kirti, 'fame, glory'; South Indian usage

Variations

KirtiKeerthyKeerti

Nicknames

KeerKee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keerthi mean?

It comes from the Sanskrit 'kirti,' meaning 'fame, glory, renown.'

How do you pronounce Keerthi?

It's said KEER-tee /ˈkiːr.ti/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Keerthi a boy or girl name?

Keerthi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Keerthi?

It has always been rare in United States records, given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak, and stays close to Indian families.

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