Krista
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHST-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Krista first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 148 babies have been named Krista in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Krista is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,790 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,790
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Krista is also used as a girl name, ranked #4604.
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About the Name Krista
Krista is a boy name .
Is Krista a boy or girl name? Krista is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,790 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,604. Krista is more commonly used as a girl name.
Krista is currently ranked #16,790 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Krista include Kri, Kris, Krisy, Krisie, Kry, Krie, and Krikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Krista include Kristian, Kristopher, Krishiv, Krish, Krishna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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