Krisha
2025 SSA
About Krisha
Krisha is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a feminine form of Krishna, the Hindu deity whose name means 'dark' or 'black' in Sanskrit, representing divine love and compassion. Alternatively, it could be a variation of Trisha or Patricia, or a creative spelling of the name Krisha (Крыша) which has Slavic roots. The name has gained modest popularity in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. In Western countries, it remains relatively uncommon but recognizable. The name carries spiritual connotations for those familiar with Hindu tradition, while its phonetic similarity to more common Western names makes it accessible across cultures. Its crisp consonants balanced with open vowel sounds create a name that is both distinctive and relatively easy to pronounce in multiple languages.
Pronounced KRISH-uh.
As of October 2026, Krisha ranked #2501 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1793 for girls in 1978, Nameberry popularity #394 for girls.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,433 | 75 | 42 |
| 2015 | #2,227 | 85 | 47.6 |
| 2016 | #2,215 | 87 | 49.1 |
| 2017 | #2,027 | 97 | 56.2 |
| 2018 | #2,492 | 71 | 41.7 |
| 2019 | #2,552 | 69 | 41.1 |
| 2020 | #2,141 | 85 | 52.6 |
| 2021 | #2,198 | 85 | 51.8 |
| 2022 | #2,327 | 80 | 48.8 |
| 2023 | #2,918 | 58 | 36.1 |
| 2024 | #2,118 | 90 | 55.5 |
| 2025 | #2,501 | 71 | 44.2 |