Karthikeyan
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Meaning & Origin
Karthikeyan is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
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Karthikeyan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 6 babies have been named Karthikeyan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karthikeyan is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,661 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,661
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Karthikeyan
Karthikeyan is a boy name .
Karthikeyan is currently ranked #24,661 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karthikeyan include Kar, Kart, Karty, Kartie, Karth, Karthy, Karthie, Yan, Yany, Yanie, Eyan, and Kay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karthikeyan include Karter, Kartier . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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