The first name Krish
A boy’s name from Hindi.
1 syllable Male
Meaning and origin
Hindi origin
Borrowed from Hindi कृष (kŕṣ), Derived from Hindi कृष्णा (kŕṣṇā).
Krish is a short form of
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Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 42 boys were named Krish, making it the 782nd most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2007, with 130 births (#294).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Krish with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Krish at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 154 boys born in the United States were named Krish, the 1,277th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2006, when 371 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
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Questions
- What does the name Krish mean?
- Borrowed from Hindi कृष (kŕṣ), Derived from Hindi कृष्णा (kŕṣṇā).
- What is the origin of the name Krish?
- Borrowed from Hindi कृष (kŕṣ), Derived from Hindi कृष्णा (kŕṣṇā).
- How popular is the name Krish?
- In 2025, 42 boys born in England and Wales were named Krish, ranking 782nd. Its peak was 2007, with 130 births.
- Is Krish a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 4,821 US babies named Krish since 1880 were boys.
- When was Krish most popular?
- 2006 in the United States, when 371 babies were named Krish, its highest rank at 633rd.