Krishav

“lord Krishna”

Hindi-speaking regions origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#3516US 2023

33Births / yr

↑Rising

174All-time births

📅 Since 200900

What does Krishav mean and where does it come from?

The name Krishav is a modern variant of the name Krishna, which is of great significance in Hindu culture. Krishna is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism, often associated with love, compassion, and divine playfulness. Krishav reflects a contemporary approach to naming, appealing to parents

Cultural significance

Krishav has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Hindi-speaking regions-speaking communities, where it reflects values of lord krishna.

Peak popularity

Reached #3977 in 2017 — currently #3516 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Krishav?

Krishav works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Krishav Grace

How popular is Krishav right now?

Rising fast — up 217 spots — currently #3516 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2015–2023#3516 · Top 2.6%

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2020

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#3516	33	▲ up 217 · +10% births
2022	#3733	30	▲ up 444 · +20% births
2021	#4177	25	▲ up 1725 · +67% births
2020	#5902	15	▼ down 1368 · -32% births
2015	#4534	22	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Krishav

Best Year2023Rank #3516

Peak Count33

Average Rank#4372

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2015 - 20235 years

The story of Krishav

Krishav is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2009. With 174 total births recorded, Krishav remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #4534 in 2015 to #3516 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Krishav in 2017:

Liam Noah William James Logan

Krishav by decade

Krishav peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	5
2010s ★	154
2020s	15

💎Krishav has only 174 total recorded births since 2009 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Krishav?

Common

KriKrieKryIshav

What names sound and feel like Krishav?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Krishav also consider these

Krishnav

India · Of Lord Krishna

Hebrew · feared, honored

Common questions about the name Krishav

What does the name Krishav mean?

Krishav means "lord Krishna" — a name rooted in Hindi-speaking regions tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Krishav?

Krishav is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Krishav have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Krishav?

Krishav originates from Hindi-speaking regions tradition. Hindi-speaking regions names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Krishav trending right now?

Krishav is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Krishav a common or rare name?

Krishav is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.