NAME PROFILE
Karthikeya
Derived from Sanskrit, it formally means 'son of the Krittikas' or 'commander-in-chief of the celestial army.' This name suggests a personality defined by profound courage, natural leadership, and a disciplined approach to achieving great goals.
Key Stats
| Total births | 370 |
| Gender | Male (12% / 88%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2015 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | Indian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
TX — 57%CA — 29%NJ — 14%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Karthikeya Gummakonda (Actor in RX 100) · Kartikeya Sarabhai (Environmental Educator and Founder of CEE) · Kartikeya Sharma (Media Entrepreneur and NewsX Founder) · Kartikeya Misra (Distinguished IAS Officer) · Kartikeya Singh (International Squash Player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KarthikKarthiKeyaKaru
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