UK name, mostly boys
Krishi
An Indian name meaning "agriculture, farming, cultivation.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 7 girls.
Krishi is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Krishi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3467, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2002 to 2003. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Krishi. 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 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Krishi ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 4 boys were registered as Krishi.
- • Krishi is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Krishi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 50.0% of Krishi registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3467
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Krishi
In England and Wales birth records, Krishi has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 50.0% of registrations are for boys and 50.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Krishi registered for boys
- Ranked #3,467 in 2003
- 3 boys registered in 2003
- Peak: 2002 (4 births)
Krishi registered for girls
- Ranked #4,294 in 2007
- 4 girls registered in 2007
- Peak: 2007 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Krishi mean?
The given name Krishi has its origins in Sanskrit, one of the oldest and most influential languages of the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "krishi," which means agriculture or cultivation. The name thus has a strong connection to the ancient agrarian societies of the region.
In ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, Krishi was often personified as a goddess or embodiment of agriculture, fertility, and prosperity. The name held significant cultural and spiritual significance in these societies, where agriculture was central to their way of life and economic sustenance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krishi can be found in the Rigveda, a sacred collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns composed between 1500-1000 BCE. It is mentioned in several hymns dedicated to agricultural deities, further solidifying its association with the land and its bounties.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Krishi, including Krishi Dutt (1925-1981), an eminent Indian author and poet renowned for his works on rural life and agrarian themes. Another prominent figure was Krishi Bhawan (1892-1972), a pioneering Indian agricultural scientist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of plant genetics and crop improvement.
In the realm of ancient Hindu mythology, one can find references to a figure named Krishi Devi, who was revered as the goddess of agriculture and fertility. Her worship was widespread among farming communities, who sought her blessings for bountiful harvests and prosperity.
Furthermore, the name Krishi has been recorded in ancient inscriptions and historical records from various regions of the Indian subcontinent, attesting to its widespread use and significance across different cultural and linguistic traditions.
While the name Krishi may have evolved or taken on different forms in modern times, its rich historical roots firmly anchor it to the ancient agrarian societies of the Indian subcontinent, where it embodied the reverence for the land, its cultivation, and the sustenance it provided.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Krishi over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Krishi in England and Wales, from 2002 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Krishi, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2003, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krishi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Krishi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3052 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Krishi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Krishi in the UK right now?
In 2003, Krishi was ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Krishi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 4 babies registered as Krishi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Krishi?
An Indian name meaning "agriculture, farming, cultivation.".
How many people are called Krishi in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Krishi across the 2 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.