UK boy's name
Krishnav
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "black" or "dark-colored".
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.
Krishnav is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Krishnav popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 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.
Krishnav is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Krishnav. 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
- • Krishnav ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 3 boys were registered as Krishnav.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Krishnav as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2024
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Krishnav mean?
The name Krishnav is derived from the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is a combination of two words: "Krishna," which means "dark" or "black," and "nav," which means "new" or "young."
The name Krishnav is closely associated with Hindu mythology and the worship of the deity Krishna, one of the most revered gods in Hinduism. In the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture, Krishna is portrayed as the supreme being and the source of all spiritual knowledge.
The earliest recorded use of the name Krishnav can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and religious manuscripts from around the 5th century CE. However, it is possible that the name was in use even earlier, as many Hindu traditions and customs predate written records.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Krishnav. One of the most famous was Krishnav Pandita, a 16th-century Hindu scholar and philosopher from the Indian subcontinent. He was renowned for his commentaries on various Hindu scriptures and his contributions to the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.
Another prominent figure with this name was Krishnav Chandra Bhattacharya, a 19th-century Bengali writer and social reformer. He was a pioneer in the field of Bengali literature and played a significant role in the Bengal Renaissance, a period of cultural and social revival in the region.
In the world of music, Krishnav Mukherjee was a renowned Indian classical vocalist who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was a prominent figure in the Tansen gharana, a distinguished lineage of Hindustani classical musicians.
The name Krishnav also gained recognition in the field of science with Krishnav Narayan Iyengar, an Indian mathematician and astronomer from the 19th century. He made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary positions.
Another notable figure was Krishnav Sharma, a 20th-century Indian playwright and actor. He was acclaimed for his contributions to Marathi theater and his efforts to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of Maharashtra, a state in western India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Krishnav by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Krishnav 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 | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Krishnav: questions and answers
How popular is the name Krishnav in the UK right now?
In 2024, Krishnav was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Krishnav most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 3 babies registered as Krishnav in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Krishnav?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "black" or "dark-colored".
How many people are called Krishnav in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Krishnav across the 1 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.