Holding steady.
Popularity of Khrista since 1970
Babies named Khrista per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 82 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Khrista is a rare modern variant of Christina. First recorded in 1970, it reached its peak popularity in 1987, though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name has remained stable in usage over the decades, never becoming common but persisting as a distinctive choice. Its spelling with 'Kh' reflects a phonetic simplification that distinguishes it from more traditional forms like Christa or Krista.
Khrista is a modern English spelling variant of Christina, itself the feminine form of Christian, derived from the Greek "Christianos" meaning "follower of Christ." The name Christina became widely used in the English-speaking world from the 17th century onward, with Khrista emerging as a simplified or phonetic variant in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Khrista
Names that share Khrista's style, for a brother or sister.
