Krista
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bearer of Christ, anointed
Origin: Greek/Scandinavian
Popularity: Ranked #3679 in 2025 with 41 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kris. Shares the meaning 'Bearer of Christ, anointed.'
Similar names: kristi, kristie, kristy, kris, krish, krissy, krith, kriti
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Krista? About 1 in 81,183 babies born in 2025 were named Krista, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Krista
What does the name Krista mean?
Krista means “Bearer of Christ, anointed” from Greek/Scandinavian roots.
What is the origin of the name Krista?
Krista has Greek/Scandinavian origin. The traditional meaning is “Bearer of Christ, anointed”.
How popular is Krista?
Krista ranked #3645 in 2025 — given to 41 babies that year.
When was Krista most popular?
Krista peaked in 1986 with 3,054 babies registered that year.
Is Krista a boy or girl name?
Krista is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Kristas in registered births are female.
Is the name Krista rising or falling in popularity?
Krista has fallen 967 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2678 in 2020 to #3645 in 2025.
How long has Krista been recorded?
Krista appears in birth records across 84 years — from 1937 through 2025.