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UK boy's name

Krishay

A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "lord, ruler".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Krishay is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Krishay popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.

This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2013 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Krishay. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Krishay ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 boys were registered as Krishay.
  • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Krishay as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4270

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2013

4 births

Estimated living

21

2026

Meaning

What does Krishay mean?

The name Krishay is derived from the Sanskrit language, originating in ancient India. It is a combination of two words: "Krish," meaning "to cultivate" or "to till," and "Ay," meaning "lord" or "master." The name can be interpreted as "Lord of Cultivation" or "Master Cultivator."

In Hindu mythology, the name Krishay is closely associated with the deity Lord Krishna, one of the most revered and celebrated figures in the religion. Lord Krishna is believed to be an avatar (incarnation) of the supreme deity Vishnu and is often portrayed as a cowherd and a skilled cultivator of land.

The earliest recorded usage of the name Krishay can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts, such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Mahabharata, which are among the most significant Hindu scriptures. These texts, written between the 5th century BCE and the 3rd century CE, contain numerous references to Lord Krishna and his teachings.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Krishay. One of the earliest recorded was Krishay Mishra, a renowned Sanskrit scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He is credited with writing several commentaries on ancient Hindu texts, including the Vedas and the Upanishads.

Another famous Krishay was Krishay Chaitanya, a 15th-century Hindu mystic and spiritual leader. He is revered as a prominent figure in the Bhakti movement, which emphasized devotional worship and love for the divine. Chaitanya's teachings and philosophies had a profound impact on the spiritual landscape of India.

In the 16th century, Krishay Deva Raya was a celebrated ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India. He is renowned for his patronage of arts, literature, and architecture, and his reign is considered a golden age in the empire's history.

During the 19th century, Krishay Devaraya Wodeyar was a progressive and influential ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. He implemented various reforms and modernization initiatives, including the establishment of educational institutions and the promotion of industrialization.

More recently, Krishay Arora was an Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the struggle for independence from British rule. He was actively involved in the non-violent civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and was imprisoned several times for his participation in the freedom struggle.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Krishay over time

The chart below shows babies named Krishay registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Krishay, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Krishay
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Decades

Krishay by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Krishay was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4270 4 1
2010s #4407 17 5

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FAQ

Krishay: questions and answers

How popular is the name Krishay in the UK right now?

In 2024, Krishay was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Krishay most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Krishay in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Krishay?

A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "lord, ruler".

How many people are called Krishay in the UK?

A total of 21 babies have been registered as Krishay across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.