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Kriti

Girl name · Indian

Meaningcreation, work of art · Sanskrit

Kriti is an Indian girl name meaning “creation, work of art”, 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationKriti peaked in 2016, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Kriti you'd meet today is about 9 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kriti would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 80,645 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryKriti first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
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hello, little Kriti

US births per million girls, 1991–2025

01122199120002025

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

About the name Kriti

Kriti is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “creation, work of art”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Kriti

What does the name Kriti mean?

Kriti means “creation, work of art” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Rachna (“creation”).

What is the origin of the name Kriti?

Kriti 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 Kriti a boy or girl name?

Kriti is a girl name. In 2025, 20 US girls were named Kriti.

How popular is the name Kriti?

Kriti ranked #5,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 2016, when it reached #3,923. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,295 places.

What names are similar to Kriti?

If you like Kriti, you might also like Rachna.

What should I know before naming my baby Kriti?

Kriti is an Indian girl name meaning “creation, work of art”, 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, 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.