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Current rank (2025)#3450
Babies named Karthikeya in 202533
Total recorded370
Peak year2016 (39 babies)
Highest rank ever#3056
Years in records2004–2025 (21 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↑ 1744 spots

Frequently asked about Karthikeya

What does the name Karthikeya mean?
Karthikeya means “Doer, maker” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Karthikeya?
Karthikeya has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Doer, maker”.
How popular is Karthikeya?
Karthikeya ranked #3450 in 2025 — given to 33 babies that year.
When was Karthikeya most popular?
Karthikeya peaked in 2016 with 39 babies registered that year.
Is Karthikeya a boy or girl name?
Karthikeya is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Karthikeyas in registered births are male.
Is the name Karthikeya rising or falling in popularity?
Karthikeya has risen 1744 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5194 in 2020 to #3450 in 2025.
How long has Karthikeya been recorded?
Karthikeya appears in birth records across 21 years — from 2004 through 2025.

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