Rising since 2005, #1,051 for boys today.
Popularity of Krishiv since 2005
Babies named Krishiv per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 390 |
| 2020s | 806 |
Meaning & origin
Krishiv first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2005 and has been steadily rising ever since. By 2025 it reached rank 1051, with a 1-in-8173 birth rate, and its peak year so far is 2025 itself, indicating continued growth. The name is most popular in New Jersey (NJ), Kentucky (KY), and Illinois (IL), reflecting concentrations of Indian-American communities. As a modern coinage, Krishiv blends the divine associations of Krishna with a contemporary '-iv' suffix, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet culturally rooted name.
Krishiv is a modern coinage likely derived from the Sanskrit name Krishna, which means 'dark' or 'black' and is associated with the Hindu deity Lord Krishna. The suffix '-iv' may be a fashionable addition, and the name has gained popularity in the United States since the early 2000s, particularly among Indian-American families.
Where Krishiv is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Krishiv” around the world
Where Krishiv lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
New Zealand
13
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Krish, Krishy
Variants: Krishav, Krisshiv
Sibling names for Krishiv
Names that share Krishiv's style, for a brother or sister.
