Krishna: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A divine name meaning dark and beautiful, the beloved deity.
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2576
- Peak
- #1664 in 2004
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Krishna Means
Krishna is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A divine name meaning dark and beautiful, the beloved deity.
How Popular Krishna Is
Krishna currently ranks #2576 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1664 in 2004. It is rising.
Good to Know About Krishna
- Krishna has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Krishna is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Style
Names Like Krishna
Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Krishna
Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Krishna.
Questions About Krishna
What does Krishna mean?
Krishna is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A divine name meaning dark and beautiful, the beloved deity.
How popular is Krishna?
Krishna currently ranks #2576 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1664 in 2004. It is rising.
Where does Krishna come from?
Krishna comes from Sanskrit roots. Krishna has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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