Krista
Krista: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Krista
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
A spelling variant of Christa, a modern short form of Christina, partly borrowed from German Christa.
How popular is Krista?
Since 1880, 73,715 girls and 148 boys in the U.S. have been named Krista (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #93 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #2920 in 1972. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Krista
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Krista
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Krista FAQ
What does the name Krista mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. A spelling variant of Christa, a modern short form of Christina, partly borrowed from German Christa.
What is the origin of the name Krista?
Krista is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Krista?
Since 1880, 73,715 girls and 148 boys in the U.S. have been named Krista (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #93 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #2920 in 1972. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Krista a boy or girl name?
Krista is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 73,715 girls and 148 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.