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👧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

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## Meaning & Origin of Krisna

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Krisna is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae. There are more than 30 described species in Krisna.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krisna) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krisna)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Indonesian

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## The Story of Krisna

### As a girl name

American parents first put Krisna on the record books as a girl name in 1980, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 8 Krisnas were born — ranking #9,336 that year. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 40% of all recorded Krisnas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2006 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. 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

American parents first put Krisna on the record books as a boy name in 2000, with 7 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 7 Krisnas were born — ranking #8,209 that year. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2002 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. 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

Girls Boys 

## Popularity by State

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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. 

* [Crisma](/crisma)
* [Charisma](/charisma)
* [Krishna](/krishna)
* [Carisma](/carisma)
* [Karisma](/karisma)
* [Crissa](/crissa)
* [Krsna](/krsna)
* [Chryssa](/chryssa)
* Christening
* [Caressa](/caressa)
* [Christmas](/christmas)
* [Corona](/corona)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Krisna

What does the name Krisna mean?

Krisna is a genus of leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae. There are more than 30 described species in Krisna.

What is the origin of the name Krisna?

Krisna has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Indonesian.

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.

## Similar Names

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧AnellPeak #9336](/anell)[👧KellieannPeak #9336](/kellieann)[👧GuillermoPeak #9336](/guillermo)[👧NeisaPeak #9336](/neisa)

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦LatariusPeak #8209](/latarius)[👦KangPeak #8209](/kang)[👦MontannaPeak #8209](/montanna)[👦QuasonPeak #8209](/quason)

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## 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.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1991 → ](/year/1991)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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