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Ritvik

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIT-vik /ˈrɪt.vɪk/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit ritvik/ritvij, 'a priest who performs sacrifices/rituals at the proper season'Low

In 30 seconds: A priest; one who performs rituals in season: Ritvik is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'RIT-vik').

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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit ritvik/ritvij, 'a priest who performs sacrifices/rituals at the proper season'

U.S. rank (2025)#7570 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 498

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ritvik comes from the Sanskrit ritvik/ritvij, 'a priest who performs sacrifices/rituals at the proper season'. A crisp, classic name (said 'RIT-vik').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, a-priest at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ritvik comes from the Sanskrit ritvik, 'a priest who performs sacrifices at the proper season' — a crisp, classic name (said 'RIT-vik').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Ritvik — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

RithvikRutvikRitwik

Nicknames

Rit

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ritvik mean?

Ritvik is Sanskrit for 'a priest who performs sacrifices/rituals at the proper season'.

How do you pronounce Ritvik?

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

Is Ritvik a boy or girl name?

Ritvik is a boy's name.

How popular is Ritvik?

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