Crista
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHST-uh ]
Crista is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,566 in the US, popular nicknames include Cri, Cry, and Criie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Crista first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,229 babies have been named Crista in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Crista is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,566 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,566
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Nicknames
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About the Name Crista
Crista is a girl name .
Crista is currently ranked #13,566 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Crista include Cri, Cry, Criie, and Crisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Crista include Cristina, Cristal, Cristel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis