Krishna vs Atharva

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 #2,197 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"knower of the Atharvaveda; Vedic fire priest"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindu Marathi Sanskrit

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Krishna Rank #2,397

Atharva Rank #2,197

Atharva is more popular, ranked #2197 vs #2397 for Krishna.

Is Krishna or Atharva more popular?

Atharva is more popular, ranked #2197 compared to Krishna at #2397 in the United States.

What do Krishna and Atharva mean?

Krishna means "dark, blue-black" (Sanskrit origin). Atharva means "knower of the Atharvaveda; Vedic fire priest" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Krishna and Atharva boy or girl names?

Krishna is primarily a boy name. Atharva is primarily a boy name.