The baby name Ketaki is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced keh-TAH-kee (IPA: /keˈtɑːki/).
The baby name Ketaki is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced keh-TAH-kee (IPA: /keˈtɑːki/).
Ketaki is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Ketaki is a feminine given name from Sanskrit ketakī, the fragrant screw-pine (Pandanus odorifer), famed for its sweet kewra scent. The flower figures in poetry and temple life across the subcontinent, so the name carries senses of perfume, grace, and auspiciousness. In Indian languages it is also linked to kewra water, an aromatic essence used in sweets and ceremonies.
It has longstanding use in India in Sanskritic and regional traditions, with notable mentions in classical verse and devotional lore. A well-known myth recounts Ketaki’s false testimony for Brahma, for which Shiva forbade the flower in his worship, adding a nuance of humility to its symbolism. Variants and spellings include Ketki (Marathi/Gujarati/Hindi), Kethaki (South Indian transliteration), Keya (Bengali), and Kewra (vernacular). The name remains popular in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bengal, and among Indian diasporas.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #420 | 5 | 15,987 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #543 | 11 | 20,968 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #581 | 51 | 13,121 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
Ketaki is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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