Krishna vs Arya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Krishna

Boy #2,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, blue-black"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Nepali Balinese Fijian-Indian

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Boy #2,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, honorable"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Iranian Norse (via Game of Thrones)

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Krishna Rank #2,397

Arya Rank #2,416

Krishna is more popular, ranked #2397 vs #2416 for Arya.

Is Krishna or Arya more popular?

Krishna is more popular, ranked #2397 compared to Arya at #2416 in the United States.

What do Krishna and Arya mean?

Krishna means "dark, blue-black" (Sanskrit origin). Arya means "noble, honorable" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Krishna and Arya boy or girl names?

Krishna is primarily a boy name. Arya is primarily a boy name.