Krish
Meaningdark, black · Sanskrit form of Krishna
- US rank
- #1,276
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #632 in 2006
154 babies were named Krish in the US in 2025. It has dropped 67 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1985–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Krish you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,086 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Krish, 154 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Krish would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKrish first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2006, when it reached #632.
- Then vs nowKrish is 11× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 123,457 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 11,086.
- TrendKrish has slipped 67 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,276. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKrish is most popular in Massachusetts, where it ranks #620, followed by Washington (#639) and New Jersey (#707). It's in the top 1,000 in 7 states.
- MeaningKrish is a Sanskrit form of Krishna, which means “dark, black”.
- OriginKrish is the #6 most popular Indian boy name in the US. That's out of 160 Indian boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Krish
Krish is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “dark, black”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with K and ending in “-ish”. US birth records list Krish for boys from 1985 to 2025, in 34 of those 41 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #632 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,276, with 154 babies.
Origin:Indian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 boys |
| 1990s | 3.0 | 336,700 boys |
| 2000s | 87 | 11,538 boys |
| 2010s | 111 | 9,004 boys |
| 2020s | 87 | 11,464 boys |
Other spellings of Krish
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Boy name: Gian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Rishi · sage, seer
- Unisex name: Neel · blue
- Unisex name: Mahdi · rightly guided
- Boy name: Hiram · exalted brother
- Unisex name: Taj · crown
Questions about the name Krish
What does the name Krish mean?
Krish means “dark, black” in Sanskrit, as a form of Krishna.
What is the origin of the name Krish?
Krish has Indian roots in our records. Other Indian names include Makai, Rohan, Gian.
Is Krish a boy or girl name?
Krish is a boy name.
How popular is the name Krish?
Krish ranked #1,276 for US boys in 2025, given to 154 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#632).