Unisex · #17,168 in 2026

Krisna

Current Rank
#17,168
Peak Rank
#9,336 (1991)
Total Babies
94
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,336 (94 total)
👦 Boy peak #8,209 (13 total)
👧As Girl Name
1980
First Year
2006
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#9336
Peak Rank
94
Total Count
15
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2000
First Year
2002
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#8209
Peak Rank
13
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Krisna

As a girl name

Krisna first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 8 Krisnas were born — ranking #9,336 that year. As of 2026, Krisna ranks #17,168 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 94 Krisnas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Krisna first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2000, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 7 Krisnas were born — ranking #8,209 that year. As of 2026, Krisna ranks #9,392 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Krisnas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Krisna

Phonetically similar names — useful when Krisna is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Krisna

What does the name Krisna mean?
Krisna is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Krisna in 2026?
In 2026, Krisna ranks #17,168 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Krisna most popular?
Krisna reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #9,336 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Krisna a unisex name?
Yes — Krisna is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 88% of Krisnas assigned female and 12% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Krisna?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Krisna include Anell, Kellieann, Guillermo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Krisna

Krisna is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 94 births in the dataset. Krisna's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #9,336. Use the chart and map above to compare Krisna's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.