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Crista

♀ Girl

Pronounced KRIS-tah /ˈkrɪs.tə/Medium

Meaning: Crista is a variant of Christa (Krista), a short form of Christina, from the Greek/Latin christiana, 'follower of Christ; anointed'. The h-less spelling gives a streamlined look.Medium

In 30 seconds: Christina in short: Crista varies Christa, 'follower of Christ' (said 'KRIS-tah').
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Origin MediumGreek, Latin
MeaningCrista is a variant of Christa (Krista), a short form of Christina, from the Greek/Latin christiana, 'follower of Christ; anointed'. The h-less spelling gives a streamlined look.
U.S. rank (2019)#10669 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,241

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119472019

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

Crista is a variant of Christa, a short form of Christina, from roots meaning 'follower of Christ'. It appeared as a trim, modern-looking spelling in the late twentieth century, cresting around 1971. It faded as the spellings Christa and Krista held on.

Uncommon now, it reads as a neat period variant. Crisp and familiar.

Did you know? Crista is a streamlined spelling of Christa — short for Christina, 'follower of Christ' — that saw quiet use around its 1971 peak.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Crista — Variant of Christa; short for Christina

Variations

ChristaKristaChristina

Nicknames

CrisTina

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Christa— the standard name Crista varies
Krista— a like K- spelling of the name
Christina— the fuller source of the name
Trista— a similar short -ista girl's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Crista mean?

Crista is a variant of Christa, a short form of Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'.

How do you pronounce Crista?

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

Is Crista a boy or girl name?

Crista is used as a girl's name.

Is Crista making a comeback?

Crista is uncommon today; the spellings Christa and Krista are likelier to be seen.

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