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Cristal

♀ Girl

Pronounced krees-TAL /kɾis.ˈtal/Medium

Meaning: crystalMedium

In 30 seconds: Cristal is the Spanish word for crystal, used as a girl's name for the gleaming clarity of cut glass.
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Origin MediumSpanish
Meaningcrystal
U.S. rank (2025)#3922 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 15,879

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119472025

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

The name comes straight from Spanish cristal, meaning crystal, and shares its sense with the more familiar English spelling Crystal. As a given name it treats the gemstone-like material as a quality to wish on a daughter: brightness, clarity, and shine. It travels easily between Spanish- and English-speaking families because the word itself is so close in both.

It sits in a tight cluster of respellings, Crystal, Christal, Chrystal, Kristal, and Krystal, that all chase the same sparkle with different letters. The Spanish form keeps the soft single-s look while signalling its Hispanic background.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Cristal is 'ice', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Cristal — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CrystalChristalChrystalKristalKrystal

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Crystal— The standard English spelling of the same word, identical in sound and meaning.
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cristal mean?

Cristal is usually explained as meaning 'ice' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Cristal?

It's commonly said krees-TAL /kɾis.ˈtal/.

Is Cristal a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Cristal is used as a girl name.

How popular is Cristal?

In 2024, Cristal ranked #2601 in the U.S. for girls, with 67 births recorded.

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