Krishiv

Krishiv is a modern Indian boys name, which feels both familiar and fresh.

The origins of Krishiv are debated, but it may be newly created blend of Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva's names, meaning "black, dark" and "benign and kind" respectively, or it could be a short form of Krishival, meaning "farmer, plougher"

First appearing in the US stats in 2005, Krishiv been a fast riser since 2020, with 206 boys given the name in a recent count. In England and Wales, it featured in the Top 500, having entered the charts back in 2022.

Pronounced KRISH-iv.

As of October 2026, Krishiv ranked #1053 in US births in 2025 SSA, Nameberry popularity #316.