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Keerthi

Girl name · Indian

Meaningfame · Sanskrit

Keerthi is an Indian girl name meaning “fame”, 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Keerthi would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationKeerthi peaked in 2011, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Keerthi you'd meet today is about 14 years old.
  • HistoryKeerthi first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1984–2025

0612198420002019

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

About the name Keerthi

Keerthi is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “fame”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 2010s, 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 Keerthi

What does the name Keerthi mean?

Keerthi means “fame” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Robin (“bright fame”), Robyn (“bright fame”), Bobbi (“bright fame”) and Bobbie (“bright fame”).

What is the origin of the name Keerthi?

Keerthi is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Keerthi a boy or girl name?

Keerthi is a girl name.

How popular is the name Keerthi?

Keerthi is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2019. It peaked at #6,148 in 2011, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Keerthi?

If you like Keerthi, you might also like Robin, Robyn, Bobbi and Bobbie.

What should I know before naming my baby Keerthi?

Keerthi is an Indian girl name meaning “fame”, 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 soft and friendly, 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.