Boy Name
Karthikeya
"A Hindu god of war and victory, also known as Murugan or Skanda; the name means one born of the Krittikas (Pleiades stars)."
Ranked #5140 for boys
About the Name Karthikeya
Meaning
A Hindu god of war and victory, also known as Murugan or Skanda; the name means one born of the Krittikas (Pleiades stars).
Origin
SanskritGender
Boy
First Letter
KBoy Rank
#5140
Karthikeya is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. The name means "A Hindu god of war and victory, also known as Murugan or Skanda; the name means one born of the Krittikas (Pleiades stars)." and Currently ranked #5140 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with K or explore other Sanskrit names.
Popularity Over Time
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#34 2000
#208 2010
#95 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.