Krish

Boy name

Krish has been given to 4,821 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 2006.

Meaning & origin

Borrowed from Hindi कृष (kŕṣ), Derived from Hindi कृष्णा (kŕṣṇā).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,821

Peak year

2006 (371 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

▼ -19%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Krish — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Krisunisex

27,971 babies since 1937

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FAQ

How popular is the name Krish?

Krish has been given to 4,821 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Krish peak?

Krish peaked in 2006, when 371 babies were given the name.

Is Krish a girl or boy name?

Krish is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Krish are boys).

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