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Kartik

Boy name · Indian

Meaninga Hindu month · Sanskrit

Kartik is an Indian boy name meaning “a Hindu month”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funKartik starts and ends with the same letter, K. A neat little bookend.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kartik would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationKartik peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Kartik you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kartik would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 169,492 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryKartik first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
Newborn in a white knit cap
hello, little Kartik

US births per million boys, 1973–2025

05.511197320002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kartik

Kartik is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “a Hindu month”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Kartik

What does the name Kartik mean?

Kartik means “a Hindu month” and comes from Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Kartik?

Kartik is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).

Is Kartik a boy or girl name?

Kartik is a boy name. In 2025, 10 US boys were named Kartik.

How popular is the name Kartik?

Kartik ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2000, when it reached #3,764. Over the last five years it has slipped 1,059 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Kartik?

Kartik is an Indian boy name meaning “a Hindu month”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.