Total births
2,511
Girls' name · since 1964
Krisha
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 2,511 babies named Krisha, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2106
- among girls today
- 2,511
- born since 1964
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Krisha is the #2106 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 2,511 recorded since 1964.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Krisha has been recorded 2,511 times among girls since 1964, currently ranked #2106 nationally and more common than 88% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2025.
- #2106 among girls today
- 2,511 born since 1964
- 2010s peak decade
- 88% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Krisha is currently the #2106 girls' name in America, more common than 88% of girls - 2,511 born since 1964, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2106
- among girls today
- 2,511
- born since 1964
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 88%
- more common than other girls
Krisha vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2106
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 88% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Krisha was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
97 babies were named Krisha in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Krisha compares
2,511 Top 19% higher than 81% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Krisha's all-time total is 7x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Krisha | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,511 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 97 | 48 | 19,840 |
Krisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Krisha splits its recorded history at 1995: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1967 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2017 peak of 97 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Krisha at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#2,106
Active since
1964
Krisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 97
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Krisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Krisha's strongest decade.
765 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Krisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 42
1960s
42 births
- 1970s
1970s
332 births
- 1980s 298
1980s
298 births
- 1990s 207
1990s
207 births
- 2000s
2000s
397 births
- 2010s
2010s
765 births
- 2020s
2020s
470 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 765 births (30% of all-time use).
How Krisha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Krisha's total volume
Krisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Krisha by state
Where Krisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 227 | 9.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 226 | 9.0% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 202 | 8.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 68 | 2.7% |
| #5 | New York | | 51 | 2.0% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 28 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 28 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Washington | | 20 | 0.8% |
California share of Krisha's total US births 9.0%
Even split
227 of 2,511 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Krisha appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Krisha? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 2,511 babies named Krisha. Today it holds rank #2106 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 97 births.
When was Krisha most popular? ▼
Krisha was most popular in the 2010s decade with 765 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Krisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Krisha are California (227 births), Texas (226 births), New Jersey (202 births).
How long has the name Krisha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Krisha since 1964 -- 62 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Krisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kristen, Kristin, Kristina, Kristine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Krisha's data
- Krisha's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (765 total births) through the 2020s (470) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Krishas (227 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Krisha
Nearby Names Like Krisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Krisha
Kristen Girl
#1281 218,767 births
Kristin Girl
#4486 179,313 births
Kristina Girl
#1736 136,765 births
Kristine Girl
#3831 84,329 births
Kristi Girl
#12298 76,484 births
Compare Krisha side by side: Krisha vs Kristen Krisha vs Kristin Krisha vs Kristina
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Krisha
Raizel #2105
1,763 births · Peak 2024
Batsheva #2107
2,198 births · Peak 2012
Bryn #2104
7,532 births · Peak 2011
Lluvia #2108
3,721 births · Peak 2008
Devora #2103
2,893 births · Peak 2023
Shanaya #2109
3,149 births · Peak 2016
Primrose #2102
1,033 births · Peak 2021
Denali #2110
1,795 births · Peak 2022
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1964–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Krisha: #2106 Girls' Name - 2,511 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/krisha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Krisha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.