Son of Lord Shiva; associated with the Pleiades
In Hindu mythology, Karthikeya is the god of war and victory. The name is derived from the Krittikas, the six sisters who represent the Pleiades star cluster and who raised him. He is often depicted as a youthful, powerful deity riding a peacock.
Less common today
Karthikeya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,053 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian actor known for Telugu films
Indian chess grandmaster
