Karthikeya
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Doer, maker
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #3478 in 2025 with 33 babies born.
History: Karthikeya is a name with Sanskrit roots, related to the element 'kar' meaning doer, maker.
Similar names: karthik, kartik, kartier, krithik
Name length: 10 letters
How common is Karthikeya? About 1 in 100,864 babies born in 2025 were named Karthikeya, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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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.