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Krish
♂ Boy
Pronounced KRISH /krɪʃ/Low
Meaning: All-attractive, divine, beloved of allLow
In 30 seconds: Krish is the popular short form of Krishna the beloved Hindu deity whose name means all-attractive. A clean one-syllable name with divine Sanskrit heritage.
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MeaningAll-attractive, divine, beloved of all
U.S. rank (2025)#1277 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births154 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,810
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Krish is the short form of Krishna from Sanskrit meaning all-attractive or dark/black. Krishna is one of the most beloved deities in Hinduism.
Krish is widely used in Hindu communities across India and in diaspora communities.
Did you know? Lord Krishna is one of Hinduism's most beloved deities. His name meaning all-attractive reflects his ability to draw every soul toward divine love. Krish condenses this beauty into a single syllable.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
KrishnaChris
Nicknames
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Famous Bearers
- ★Krish (Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi) (1978–present)Indian film director and screenwriter known professionally as Krish, maker of Telugu films Kanche and Gautamiputra Satakarni
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Frequently Asked
What does Krish mean?
Krish means all-attractive as a short form of Krishna from Sanskrit.
How do you pronounce Krish?
Krish is pronounced KRISH, a single syllable.
What is the origin of Krish?
Krish comes from Sanskrit, Hindi.
What names are similar to Krish?
Similar names include Krishna, Rohan, and Dhruv.