Holding steady, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Kritika since 1993
Babies named Kritika per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Kritika first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993 and has maintained a consistent but low level of use since then. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when it ranked highest among recorded years, though it has never broken into the top 1,000 names. The name reflects the influence of Indian naming traditions in the United States, with a deep cultural connection to Sanskrit and the creative arts. Parents drawn to Kritika often appreciate its literary meaning and melodic sound. Despite its scarcity, the name has shown remarkable stability, with birth numbers remaining fairly even from year to year. According to Social Security data, approximately 1 in 160,727 girls born in 2023 received the name, placing it in a niche but recognizable category within the broader landscape of Indian-origin names in America.
Kritika is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kṛtika', meaning 'a work' or 'achievement', and by extension 'a literary or artistic creation'. It is commonly used as a feminine given name in India, especially among Hindi-speaking communities. The name has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 1990s, reflecting the Indian diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kriti, Kitu
Variants: Kritika, Kreetika
Sibling names for Kritika
Names that share Kritika's style, for a brother or sister.
