Karthikeya vs Soham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karthikeya

Boy #5,222 Most Popular 5 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Kartikey, the god of war"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Telugu Malayalam

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,222
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
5
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Soham

Boy #5,315 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"I am That (divine consciousness)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Bengali Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,315
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Karthikeya Rank #5,222
Soham Rank #5,315

Karthikeya is more popular, ranked #5222 vs #5315 for Soham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karthikeya or Soham more popular?

Karthikeya is more popular, ranked #5222 compared to Soham at #5315 in the United States.

What do Karthikeya and Soham mean?

Karthikeya means "son of Kartikey, the god of war" (Sanskrit origin). Soham means "I am That (divine consciousness)" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Karthikeya and Soham boy or girl names?

Karthikeya is primarily a boy name. Soham is primarily a boy name.

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