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Krish
OriginDiminutive of Krishna, Hindi, Sanskrit
Meaning"black, dark"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked
Below 5 births
Boys#1277
2025 SSA
About Krish
Although Krishna is popular in India, only this diminutive variation made the US Top 1000 in 2013. It also features in the UK Top 1000, appealing in its simplicity, ability to work in multiple languages and spiritual significance.
Krish is also given to girls.
Pronounced KRISH.
As of October 2026, Krish ranked #11275 for girls in US births in 1984 and #1277 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #8646 for girls in 1970 and #633 for boys in 2006.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,038 | 195 | 101.5 |
| 2015 | #1,048 | 190 | 99.1 |
| 2016 | #992 | 206 | 108.6 |
| 2017 | #1,053 | 190 | 102.6 |
| 2018 | #1,117 | 174 | 95.8 |
| 2019 | #1,180 | 164 | 91.4 |
| 2020 | #1,211 | 156 | 90.4 |
| 2021 | #1,239 | 155 | 88.6 |
| 2022 | #1,261 | 155 | 88.8 |
| 2023 | #1,333 | 143 | 83.6 |
| 2024 | #1,355 | 140 | 81.3 |
| 2025 | #1,277 | 154 | 90.2 |
World rankings
Krish for boys
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