Krishna
Krishna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɹɪʃnə/
Meaning and origin of Krishna
- A male given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit कृष्ण (kṛṣṇa).
How popular is Krishna?
Since 1880, 1,906 girls and 2,385 boys in the U.S. have been named Krishna (44% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1530 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #1665 in 2004. In 2025, 85 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Krishna
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More Sanskrit unisex names
Sibling name ideas for Krishna
Sister and brother names that share Krishna's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Krishna FAQ
What does the name Krishna mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit कृष्ण (kṛṣṇa).
What is the origin of the name Krishna?
Krishna is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Krishna?
Since 1880, 1,906 girls and 2,385 boys in the U.S. have been named Krishna (44% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1530 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #1665 in 2004. In 2025, 85 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Krishna a boy or girl name?
Krishna is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,906 girls and 2,385 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.