The Pleiades star cluster
Derived from the Sanskrit name for the Pleiades, a prominent star cluster in the night sky. In Hindu mythology, the Krittikas are the six foster mothers of the deity Kartikeya, the god of war. It is also the name of the third nakshatra (lunar mansion) in Indian astronomy.
Less common today
Krithika isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,881 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent Tamil novelist and writer
Indian playback singer and songwriter
Popular Indian television and film actress
