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Krithik

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRIH-tik /ˈkrɪ.tɪk/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Karthik/Krithik — from the Sanskrit, 'of the Krittika (the Pleiades star cluster); born under the Pleiades'; linked to Kartikeya, a god of war; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of the Krittika; born under the Pleiades: Krithik is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KRIH-tik').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningA spelling of Karthik/Krithik — from the Sanskrit, 'of the Krittika (the Pleiades star cluster); born under the Pleiades'; linked to Kartikeya, a god of war; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6017 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 334

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620032025

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

Krithik is a spelling of Karthik/Krithik — from the Sanskrit, 'of the Krittika (the Pleiades star cluster); born under the Pleiades'; it is linked to Kartikeya, a god of war (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KRIH-tik').

In the U.S. it appears in South Indian families. Rare, of-the-Pleiades at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Krithik means 'of the Krittika (the Pleiades star cluster); born under the Pleiades' in Sanskrit (linked to Kartikeya, a god of war) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KRIH-tik').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Krithik — routes layered

Variations

KarthikKartikKrithic

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Kartik— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Krithik mean?

Krithik is Sanskrit for 'of the Krittika (the Pleiades); born under the Pleiades'; linked to Kartikeya; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Krithik?

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

Is Krithik a boy or girl name?

Krithik is a boy's name.

How popular is Krithik?

Krithik is a very rare name in the U.S.

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