Amar vs Krishiv

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Krishiv

Boy #1,305 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine blessings of Krishna and Shiva"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,305
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Krish, Shiv

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Krishiv Rank #1,305

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1305 for Krishiv.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

Krishiv ___

  • Krishiv Arjun
  • Krishiv Dev
  • Krishiv Raj
  • Krishiv Veer
  • Krishiv Aarav
  • Krishiv Rohan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Krishiv

Aarav Arjun Ananya Avni Vivaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Krishiv more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Krishiv at #1305 in the United States.

What do Amar and Krishiv mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Krishiv means "divine blessings of Krishna and Shiva" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amar and Krishiv boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Krishiv is primarily a boy name.

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