Kartika
Kartika is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,064 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kartika first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 13 babies have been named Kartika in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kartika is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,064 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,064
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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Latin origin
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About the Name Kartika
Kartika is a girl name .
Kartika is currently ranked #63,064 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kartika include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Kartie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kartika include Karter . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis