Kristina
Pronunciation: [ kr-ihst-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kristina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 353 babies have been named Kristina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kristina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,513 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,513
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kristina is also used as a girl name, ranked #1737.
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About the Name Kristina
Kristina is a boy name .
Is Kristina a boy or girl name? Kristina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,513 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,737. Kristina is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kristina is currently ranked #29,513 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kristina include Kri, Kris, Krisy, Krisie, Krist, Kristy, Kristie, Ina, Inay, Inaie, Kry, and Krie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kristina include Kristian, Kristopher, Krishiv, Krish, Krishna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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