Kritika
Meaningthe Pleiades · Sanskrit
Kritika is an Indian girl name meaning “the Pleiades”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kritika would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationKritika peaked in 2006, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Kritika you'd meet today is about 19 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kritika would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 161,290 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryKritika first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
US births per million girls, 1993–2025
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About the name Kritika
Kritika is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “the Pleiades”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. 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.
Origin:Indian names
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- Unisex name: Arya · noble
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Questions about the name Kritika
What does the name Kritika mean?
Kritika means “the Pleiades” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Soraya (“the Pleiades”) and Thuraya (“the Pleiades”).
What is the origin of the name Kritika?
Kritika 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 Kritika a boy or girl name?
Kritika is a girl name. In 2025, 10 US girls were named Kritika.
How popular is the name Kritika?
Kritika ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2006, when it reached #7,142. Over the last five years it has climbed 793 places.
What names are similar to Kritika?
If you like Kritika, you might also like Soraya and Thuraya.
What should I know before naming my baby Kritika?
Kritika is an Indian girl name meaning “the Pleiades”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.