UK girl's name
Krishma
An uncommon feminine name, possibly derived from Krishna, meaning "dark, black" or "attractive".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Krishma is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Krishma popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 10 births.
This profile covers 66 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 to 2013. 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 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 66 living people in the UK are called Krishma. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Krishma ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 10 girls were registered as Krishma.
- • About 66 living people in the UK are estimated to have Krishma as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
10 births
Estimated living
66
2026
Meaning
What does Krishma mean?
The given name Krishma is believed to have its roots in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Krishna," which means "dark," "black," or "dark blue." This ancient name has been in use for centuries and has been associated with various cultures and belief systems.
Krishma is closely linked to Hindu mythology, where Krishna is revered as one of the most popular and widely worshipped deities. He is depicted as the eighth avatar (incarnation) of the Hindu god Vishnu and is celebrated as a divine hero, prankster, and lover. The name Krishma is often found in Hindu scriptures, such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Mahabharata, where Krishna plays a central role as a divine teacher and warrior.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krishma can be traced back to the 3rd century BCE. Krishma Dhruvaka was an ancient Indian scholar and grammarian who is believed to have lived during the reign of the Mauryan Empire. He is credited with writing the treatise "Dhruvaka Samhita," which explored various aspects of Sanskrit grammar and linguistics.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Krishma. One of the most renowned was Krishma Mishra (1528-1617), an influential Hindu philosopher and scholar from the Nath tradition. He was a prolific writer and is best known for his works on Advaita Vedanta philosophy, including the celebrated text "Prabodha Chandrodaya."
Another notable figure was Krishma Chaitanya (1486-1534), a prominent Vaishnava saint and social reformer from Bengal, India. He is revered as the founder of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition and is known for his teachings on bhakti (devotional love) and his efforts to promote spiritual equality across social classes.
In the field of mathematics, Krishma Rao (1587-1665) was a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer from the Vijayanagar Empire. He made significant contributions to the study of trigonometry and is credited with developing several mathematical concepts and techniques that influenced subsequent scholars.
Krishma Pillai (1712-1775) was an influential Indian poet and scholar from Kerala, celebrated for his works in the Malayalam language. His poetic compositions, known as "Krishmanattam," were instrumental in shaping the literary and cultural traditions of Kerala.
While the name Krishma has its origins in Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over time, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of human history and cultural exchange.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Krishma over time
The chart below shows babies named Krishma registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Krishma, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krishma by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Krishma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3538 | 38 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2531 | 25 | 4 |
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FAQ
Krishma: questions and answers
How popular is the name Krishma in the UK right now?
In 2013, Krishma was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Krishma most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 10 babies registered as Krishma in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Krishma?
An uncommon feminine name, possibly derived from Krishna, meaning "dark, black" or "attractive".
How many people are called Krishma in the UK?
A total of 66 babies have been registered as Krishma across the 12 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.