Kirsta
About Kirsta
Kirsta is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Kirsten or Krista, both derived from the Latin Christina, meaning "follower of Christ." With Scandinavian influences, particularly Finnish and Swedish, Kirsta offers a distinctive alternative to more common forms like Christine or Kristina.
The name gained some modest usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s alongside similar names like Krista and Kirsten. Kirsta has a crisp, clean sound with its two syllables and strong consonants. While not among the most popular names, it maintains appeal for parents seeking a name with Nordic flavor that remains easy to pronounce for English speakers.
Pronounced KER-stuh.
As of October 2026, Kirsta ranked #13785 in US births in 2005 SSA, peaked at #4862 in 1974.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
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| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |