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Rithvik

♂ Boy

Pronounced RITH-vik /ˈrɪθ.vɪk/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit ritvik/rtvij, 'a priest who performs sacred sacrifices/rituals at the proper season'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sacred and learned: Rithvik is Sanskrit for 'a priest who performs sacred rituals'. Devout, dignified, and modern.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit ritvik/rtvij, 'a priest who performs sacred sacrifices/rituals at the proper season'
U.S. rank (2025)#5352 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 781

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919982025

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

Rithvik comes from Sanskrit ritvik/rtvij, 'a priest who performs sacred sacrifices and rituals at the proper season'. A devout, dignified modern name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-ritual-priest at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Rithvik (ritvik) means 'a priest who performs sacred sacrifices at the right season' in Sanskrit — a devout, dignified name (Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan's name is a relative).
Overall data confidence 78%
Sanskrit references — ritvik — etymology

Variations

RitvikHrithikRithwik

Nicknames

Rith

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rithvik mean?

Rithvik is Sanskrit for 'a priest who performs sacred rituals'.

How do you pronounce Rithvik?

It's said RITH-vik /ˈrɪθ.vɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rithvik a boy or girl name?

Rithvik is a boy's name.

How popular is Rithvik?

Rithvik is a rare name in the U.S.

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