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Kiran vs Krish

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiran

Boy #1,346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light, beam of sunlight"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindu Indian Pakistani Sikh Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,346
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Krish

Boy #1,359 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark, black (dark blue)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian British-South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,359
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kiran Rank #1,346
Krish Rank #1,359

Kiran is more popular, ranked #1346 vs #1359 for Krish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiran or Krish more popular?

Kiran is more popular, ranked #1346 compared to Krish at #1359 in the United States.

What do Kiran and Krish mean?

Kiran means "ray of light, beam of sunlight" (Sanskrit origin). Krish means "dark, black (dark blue)" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kiran and Krish boy or girl names?

Kiran is primarily a boy name. Krish is primarily a boy name.

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