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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Browse names →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
Most popular combo · classic
Krishav Rose
Floral · soft ending
Krishav Mae
Sweet · timeless
Krishav Claire
French influence · crisp
Krishav Jane
Literary · strong
Krishav Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Krishav right now?
Rising fast — up 217 spots — currently #3516 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
| Year | US Rank | Births | vs Prior Year |
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| 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 | — |
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:
💎Krishav has only 174 total recorded births since 2009 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Krishav?
What names sound and feel like Krishav?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Krishav also consider these
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.