The nameKrista
Krista is a Nordic and Baltic form of Christina. It was a top 100 American name in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Scandinavian and Baltic
Meaning
Krista comes from Christina, from the Greek christos, "anointed".
Origin
Scandinavian and Baltic, from Greek.
History
In the United States Krista reached 93rd place in 1986.
Famous people named Krista
- Krista Tippett, broadcaster
Popularity of the name Krista
Krista in the United States
Krista was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 22,935 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Krista. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1986. Half of all babies named Krista in the United States were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 49 births a year on average, against 91 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Krista
Names from the same generation as Krista, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Krista mean?
Krista comes from Christina, from the Greek christos, "anointed".
What is the origin of the name Krista?
Scandinavian and Baltic, from Greek.
Is Krista a girl's or a boy's name?
Krista is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Krista?
In 2024, Krista was the 4595th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 30 births.
What are the variants of the name Krista?
Variants and related names of Krista include Christa, Christina and Christine.
What are good sibling names for Krista?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Justine, Ebony, Shana and Shawna for a sister, Geoffrey, Chad, Brendan and Marc for a brother.
Who are famous people named Krista?
Krista Tippett, broadcaster.