Krista

Pronunciation: [ kr-IHST-uh ]

Girl Name #4,604 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4604, Krista is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Krista is a girl name, recorded for 30 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kr-IHST-uh.

Parents who love the name Krista often also consider Kristina, Kristine, Kramer .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #4,604
Total SSA Count: 30

Alternative Spellings

Kristen #1279 Kristina #1737 Krisha #2116 Kristel #3393 Kristine #3821 Kristin #4502

Nicknames

Kri Kry Kriie Krisie

Also a Boy Name

Krista is also used as a boy name, ranked #16790.

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Similar Names

Kristina Kristine Kramer Krikor Kristin Kris Kristen Kraig

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Frequently Asked Questions About Krista

Is Krista a boy or girl name?

Krista is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4604. As a boy name, it is ranked #16790. Krista is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Krista?

Krista is pronounced kr-IHST-uh.

How popular is the name Krista?

Krista is currently ranked #4604 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Krista?

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

Is Krista a common or rare name?

Krista is an uncommon name, ranked #4604 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Krista

Krista is a girl name .

Is Krista a boy or girl name? Krista is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,604 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,790. Krista is more commonly used as a girl name.

Krista is currently ranked #4,604 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Krista include Kristen, Kristina, Krisha, Kristel, Kristine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.