Praise, song of worship, or narration
Derived from the Sanskrit root 'kirt', the name refers to a call-and-response chanting or musical storytelling common in Indian religions. It represents a form of devotional performance and the act of sharing spiritual truths through song.
Less common today
Kirtan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,453 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
