Krisi

♀ Girl

Pronounced KRIS-ee /ˈkrɪsiː/Medium

Meaning: Krisi is a pet form of Kristin, Christine or Christina, names from the Greek Christos, 'anointed,' and christianos, 'follower of Christ.' The k-spelling and -i ending give the familiar Chrissy sound a distinctive look, and Krisi inherits the parent meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: Krisi is a short form of Kristin or Christine, from the Greek for 'follower of Christ.' It has always been rare as a given name (said KRIS-ee).

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Origin LowGreek, American

MeaningKrisi is a pet form of Kristin, Christine or Christina, names from the Greek Christos, 'anointed,' and christianos, 'follower of Christ.' The k-spelling and -i ending give the familiar Chrissy sound a distinctive look, and Krisi inherits the parent meaning.

U.S. rank (1986)#11842 ↘ Falling

1986 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 146

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

Krisi is a diminutive of Kristin, Christine and Christina, all from the Greek Christos, 'anointed,' and the sense 'follower of Christ.' Like many mid-century pet forms it was given as a stand-alone name, and the k-spelling with a single s marks Krisi as a personalized take on the familiar Chrissy.

It stayed rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year around its high in 1978, while Kristin and Christine were far more common. A woman named Krisi then is in her late forties today.

Did you know? Krisi is one of many k-spelled pet forms, alongside Kristi and Krissy, that mid-century parents gave as full first names.

Overall data confidence 35%

References - Krisi — Short form of Kristin/Christine; Greek 'follower of Christ/anointed'

Variations

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Nicknames

KrisKrissy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Krisi mean?

It is a short form of Kristin, Christine or Christina, from the Greek for 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed.'

How do you pronounce Krisi?

It is said KRIS-ee /ˈkrɪsiː/, two syllables stressed at the start.

Is Krisi a boy or girl name?

Krisi is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Krisi?

It has always been rare as a given name, reaching only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the late nineteen-seventies.