Krish
Krish: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Krish
- A male given name.
- A diminutive of the male given name Krishna, from the South Asian Languages.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi कृष (kŕṣ), Derived from Hindi कृष्णा (kŕṣṇā).
How popular is Krish?
Since 1880, 10 girls and 4,811 boys in the U.S. have been named Krish (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8645 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #633 in 2006. In 2025, 154 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Krish
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Krish
Sister and brother names that share Krish's Hindi roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Krish FAQ
What does the name Krish mean?
A male given name. A diminutive of the male given name Krishna, from the South Asian Languages. Borrowed from Hindi कृष (kŕṣ), Derived from Hindi कृष्णा (kŕṣṇā).
What is the origin of the name Krish?
Krish is listed as a name of Hindi origin.
How popular is the name Krish?
Since 1880, 10 girls and 4,811 boys in the U.S. have been named Krish (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8645 in 1970. Its highest rank for boys was #633 in 2006. In 2025, 154 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Krish a boy or girl name?
Krish is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 10 girls and 4,811 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.