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Krissa

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Pronounced KRIS-uh /ˈkrɪs.ə/High

Meaning: Krissa is a short feminine in the Krista and Christa family, all rooted in Christ. Christa is a German short form of Christina, from the Latin Christiana, 'a Christian', so Krissa keeps that meaning in a crisp K- spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: Krissa is a short K-spelled feminine from Krista or Christa, meaning 'follower of Christ'. A late-century coinage, it stayed rare throughout.

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Origin LowGreek, Latin

MeaningKrissa is a short feminine in the Krista and Christa family, all rooted in Christ. Christa is a German short form of Christina, from the Latin Christiana, 'a Christian', so Krissa keeps that meaning in a crisp K- spelling.

U.S. rank (2016)#11368 ↗ Rising

2016 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 907

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

Krissa belongs to the Krista and Christa family, short forms of Christina that go back through the Latin Christiana to the Greek Christos, 'the anointed one'. The K- spelling and -a ending place it firmly in the mid-to-late-century fashion for streamlined Christian names.

It stayed uncommon, running at a few dozen girls a year and touching its faint peak around 1970 before easing off. Krissa reads as a fresh coined feminine within the Krista family, and it has not become widely popular or clearly revived.

Did you know? Krissa reads like the pet form Krissy given a fuller, name-like ending - part of the mid-century wave that made Kris-, Krista and Kristy feel crisp and modern.

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Krissa / Krista / Christa — Short K- feminine from Krista/Christa, 'follower of Christ'

Variations

KristaChristaKrisaKryssa

Nicknames

KrisKrissy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Krissa mean?

Krissa is a short form of Krista/Christa, meaning 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Krissa?

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

Is Krissa a boy or girl name?

Krissa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Krissa?

Krissa has always been rare, a late-century short K- feminine that peaked faintly and eased off.