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Krista

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Pronounced KRIS-tah /ˈkrɪs.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: K-spelling of Christa — a short form of Christina, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'Medium

In 30 seconds: Crisp and classic: Krista spells Christa — short for Christina, 'follower of Christ'. Warm, clean, and bright.

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Origin MediumGreek, Latin

MeaningK-spelling of Christa — a short form of Christina, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'

U.S. rank (2025)#3679 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 73,716

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

Krista is a K-spelling of Christa — a short form of Christina, from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'. A crisp, classic name; the K-styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly today. Rare now, follower-of-Christ at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Christina comes from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian' — Krista is a crisp K-spelling of the short form Christa, warm and clean.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Christa — root etymology

Variations

ChristaChristinaKristine

Nicknames

Kris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Krista mean?

Krista spells Christa, short for Christina — 'a follower of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Krista?

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

Is Krista a boy or girl name?

Krista is a girl's name.

How popular is Krista?

Krista is a rare name in the U.S. today.