The six-faced one
Derived from Sanskrit, this name refers to the deity Kartikeya, the Hindu god of war. It is a compound of 'shat' meaning six and 'mukha' meaning face, representing his multifaceted nature and wisdom.
Less common today
Shanmukh isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,773 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian actor and digital creator
Indian playback singer
