Krishnan

Q: How popular is the name Krishnan?

Krishnan is ranked #36005 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ kr-IHSHN-uhn ]

Boy Name #36,005 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Krishnan is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kr-IHSHN-uhn.

Parents who love the name Krishnan often also consider Aimen, Chenyu, Yngwie .

Popularity Over Time

#36,005

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #36,005
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Kristian #1125 Kristopher #1174 Krishiv #1305 Krish #1359 Krishna #2397 Krishav #3411 Kristofer #3491 Kris #3551

Nicknames

Kri Kry Kriie Krisie

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Yngwie Boy Old Norse Aimen Boy Arabic Aviraaj Boy Sanskrit Adedeji Boy Yoruba Chenyu Boy Chinese Jamieon Boy Hebrew via English James

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Frequently Asked Questions About Krishnan

Is Krishnan a boy or girl name?

Krishnan is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Krishnan?

Krishnan is pronounced kr-IHSHN-uhn.

How popular is the name Krishnan?

Krishnan is currently ranked #36005 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Krishnan?

Common nicknames for Krishnan include Kri, Kry, Kriie, and Krisie.

Is Krishnan a common or rare name?

Krishnan is an uncommon name, ranked #36005 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Krishnan

Krishnan is a boy name .

Krishnan is currently ranked #36,005 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Krishnan include Kri, Kry, Kriie, and Krisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Krishnan include Kristian, Kristopher, Krishiv, Krish, Krishna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.