Kartikeya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hindu
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kartikeya is a Hindu name meaning 'son of Krittika' associated with bravery and victory.
Meaning of the Name Kartikeya
Kartikeya is a popular male name of Hindu origin. In Hindu mythology, Kartikeya is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is known as the commander of the Deva army and is often depicted riding a peacock. The name Kartikeya is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kartika', which means 'son of Krittika', referring to the six stars in the Pleiades constellation. It is believed that Kartikeya symbolizes bravery, valor, and victory.
Popularity of the Name Kartikeya
The popularity for the name Kartikeya peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 9 births, which ranked number 18,986 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Kartikeya had the most male births in 2016 with 9, which ranked number 8,140 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Kartikeya has declined sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 5 births, a decline of -16.67%. Among males, Kartikeya has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 5 births, a decline of -16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kartikeya
- 10 Year Trend of Kartikeya: -16.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kartikeya: -16.67%
Popularity of Kartikeya by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kartikeya. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kartikeya in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kartikeya is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kartikeya
- Total Births of Kartikeya: 5 (-1.81%)
- Male Births of Kartikeya: 5 (-1.81%)
Given the downward trend of Kartikeya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. Male births for Kartikeya have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 5 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.81%.