Krista
KRIS-tah
Popularity
#4600
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
73,823
Peak Year
#3,065 in 1986
First Recorded
1937
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scandinavian and German short form of Christina, derived from the Latin 'Christianus', meaning 'follower of Christ'.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Krista Allen
American actress and model
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