Kartik
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kartik first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 485 babies have been named Kartik in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kartik is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,543 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,543
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Kartik
Kartik is a boy name .
Kartik is currently ranked #7,543 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kartik include Kar, Kart, Karty, Kartie, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kartik include Karter, Kartier . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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