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Krithika

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Pronounced KRIH-thih-kah /ˈkrɪθ.ɪ.kɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Krittika, the name of the Krittika nakshatra in Hindu astronomy — the lunar mansion of the Pleiades star cluster. A celestial name, noted with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A celestial Sanskrit name: Krithika is the Krittika nakshatra, the Pleiades star cluster (said 'KRIH-thih-kah'). Rare and starlit.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Krittika, the name of the Krittika nakshatra in Hindu astronomy — the lunar mansion of the Pleiades star cluster. A celestial name, noted with respect.
U.S. rank (2023)#10764 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 236

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119992023

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

Krithika is Sanskrit for the Krittika nakshatra, the Pleiades star cluster in Hindu astronomy — one of the lunar mansions. A celestial name, noted with respect and popular in South India (said 'KRIH-thih-kah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, celestial, and classic.

Did you know? Krithika comes from the Sanskrit Krittika, the lunar mansion of the Pleiades in Hindu astronomy — a starlit name honored across South India (said 'KRIH-thih-kah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Krithika — Sanskrit Krittika nakshatra (Pleiades); noted respectfully

Variations

KrittikaKritikaKarthika

Nicknames

KrituRithi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Krithika mean?

Krithika is Sanskrit for the Krittika nakshatra — the lunar mansion of the Pleiades star cluster in Hindu astronomy.

How do you pronounce Krithika?

It's said KRIH-thih-kah /ˈkrɪθ.ɪ.kɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Krithika a boy or girl name?

Krithika is a girl's name.

How popular is Krithika?

Krithika is very rare in the U.S.

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