Boy nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Kartikeya
4 syllablesPeak year: 20169 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
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Kartikeya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kartikeya |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
Kartikeya through the decades
- Kartikeya peaked in 2016, when 9 babies were named Kartikeya in the US.
- The 2000s were Kartikeya's strongest decade, averaging 7 births a year.