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Krishna

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Meaning

"Dark, Black"

A major Hindu theonym and given name from Sanskrit for dark or black, central to Vaishnava religious traditions.

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Popularity History of Krishna

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2406Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2406

Krishna was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+116

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Krishna Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Krishna.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Krishna

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Krishna, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginSanskrit
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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