Karthika

Karthika is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “bestower of courage.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Karthika at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“bestower of courage”

About the name Karthika

Karthika belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “bestower of courage” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Karthika first appears in Social Security records in 2009. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #9397 in 2012, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 85 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Karthika in US records

First recorded (US)
2009
Best US rank
#9397 in 2012
Peak year
2012
Total since 1880
85

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karthika mean?

Karthika means “bestower of courage” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Karthika a boy or girl name?

Karthika is a girl name.

What origin is the name Karthika?

Karthika comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Karthika?

Karthika first appears in US records in 2009. Its best-ever ranking was #9397 in 2012, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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