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Krista

female

Meaning

"Follower of Christ"

A Scandinavian-influenced form of Christina, it became common in the mid-to-late twentieth century.

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Popularity History of Krista

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4600Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#4600

Krista was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-1300

lower than 2023

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

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Baby Name Lists That Include Krista

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Quick Facts

OriginScandinavian, Greek
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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