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Krisha

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Pronounced KREES-ha /ˈkris.hæ/Medium

Meaning: Variant/feminine form of Krishna, from Sanskrit krishna 'black, dark, dark blue'; associated with the deity Krishna.Low

In 30 seconds: Krisha is a feminine variant of Krishna, from the Sanskrit krishna meaning 'black, dark, or dark blue', and tied to the Hindu deity Krishna.
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Origin MediumIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningVariant/feminine form of Krishna, from Sanskrit krishna 'black, dark, dark blue'; associated with the deity Krishna.
U.S. rank (2024)#2118 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births90 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,439

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719642024

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

History & Origin

The Sanskrit word krishna describes a deep dark or blue-black color, and it became the name of one of Hinduism's most beloved gods. Krisha reshapes that into a softer, feminine form while keeping the connection to the deity. The literal color sense and the divine association sit side by side in the name.

Dropping the final 'n' gives it a lighter, more open ending than Krishna while the root stays recognizable. The American actress Krisha Fairchild, who played the title role in the 2015 film Krisha, shares the spelling.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Krisha is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Krisha — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Krisha Fairchild (1950–present)
    American actress who starred in the title role of the acclaimed 2015 film Krisha.

If you like Krisha…

Krishna— The source name Krisha is drawn from, with the same 'dark' meaning and divine link
Krish— A short masculine form from the identical Sanskrit root
Trisha— Shares the soft -isha ending and Indian usage

Frequently Asked

What does the name Krisha mean?

Krisha is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Krisha?

It's commonly said KREES-ha /ˈkris.hæ/.

Is Krisha a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Krisha?

In 2024, Krisha ranked #2118 in the U.S. for girls, with 90 births recorded.