Aayush vs Karthik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aayush

Boy #5,211 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"long life, vitality, lifespan"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Nepali Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,211
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ayu, Yush

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Karthik

Boy #5,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born in the month of Kartik"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Tamil Telugu Kannada Malayalam

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,386
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Karthi, KK

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Popularity Comparison

Aayush Rank #5,211
Karthik Rank #5,386

Aayush is more popular, ranked #5211 vs #5386 for Karthik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aayush ___

  • Aayush Raj
  • Aayush Kumar
  • Aayush Dev
  • Aayush Vikram
  • Aayush Arjun
  • Aayush Hari

Karthik ___

  • Karthik Raj
  • Karthik Kumar
  • Karthik Suresh
  • Karthik Arun
  • Karthik Vikram
  • Karthik Rajan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aayush

Anika Arya Rohan Priya Ishaan

If you choose Karthik

Deepa Priya Arun Suresh Kavitha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aayush or Karthik more popular?

Aayush is more popular, ranked #5211 compared to Karthik at #5386 in the United States.

What do Aayush and Karthik mean?

Aayush means "long life, vitality, lifespan" (Sanskrit origin). Karthik means "born in the month of Kartik" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Aayush and Karthik boy or girl names?

Aayush is primarily a boy name. Karthik is primarily a boy name.

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