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Christal

♀ Girl

Pronounced KRIS-tuhl /ˈkrɪs.təl/Medium

Meaning: Christal is a variant of Crystal, from Greek krystallos ('ice; clear'), the sparkling gem and glass. The Christ- spelling also gives it a subtle nod to that name.Low

In 30 seconds: A sparkling variant of Crystal: Christal comes from a Greek root for 'ice; clear' (said 'KRIS-tuhl'). Bright and gem-like.
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Origin LowGreek, English
MeaningChristal is a variant of Crystal, from Greek krystallos ('ice; clear'), the sparkling gem and glass. The Christ- spelling also gives it a subtle nod to that name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11292 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,697

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Christal is a variant of Crystal, from Greek krystallos ('ice; clear'), the sparkling gem and glass. The Christ- spelling adds a faint devotional note (said 'KRIS-tuhl').

For girls in the U.S. it appears only rarely in this spelling. Sparkling, vintage-adjacent, and bright.

Did you know? Christal restyles Crystal — from a Greek word for 'ice; clear' — with a spelling that also winks at Christ. A bright, gem-like name said 'KRIS-tuhl'.
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Christal — Variant of Crystal; Greek 'ice; clear'

Variations

CrystalKristalCristal

Nicknames

ChrisCristy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Christal mean?

Christal is a variant of Crystal, from a Greek root for 'ice; clear' — the sparkling gem.

How do you pronounce Christal?

It's said KRIS-tuhl /ˈkrɪs.təl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Christal a boy or girl name?

Christal is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Christal?

Christal is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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