Krish
Krish first appears in US records in 1985. It peaked in 2006, when 371 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 154.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Krish popular?
Declining Krish is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
| 2020s | 904 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,092 | |
| 2000s | 1,753 | |
| 1990s | 57 | |
| 1980s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Krish mean?
Krish is a short form of Krishna, the beloved Hindu deity, meaning “dark” or “all-attractive.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Krish mean?
Krish means Short for Krishna. Krish is a short form of Krishna, the beloved Hindu deity, meaning “dark” or “all-attractive.”
What is the origin of the name Krish?
Krish is of Sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Krish?
Krish is pronounced “KRISH.”
Is Krish a boy or a girl name?
Krish is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Krish a popular name right now?
Krish is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
How popular is the name Krish?
In 2025, Krish ranked #1277 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Krish most popular?
Krish was most popular in 2006, when about 371 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Krish?
Names similar to Krish include Reyansh, Aryan, Aditya, Ishaan, Kabir.
What names go well with Krish?
Sanskrit names that pair well with Krish include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.