UK girl's name
Kriva
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "curved" or "bent".
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.
Kriva is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kriva popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 16 births.
This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2019 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Kriva. 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
- • Kriva ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 16 girls were registered as Kriva.
- • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kriva as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2771
2024
Births in 2024
9
Latest year
Peak year
2023
16 births
Estimated living
41
2026
Meaning
What does Kriva mean?
The name Kriva has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kri," which means "to buy" or "to acquire." The name could have signified someone who was a merchant or trader in ancient times.
In Hindu mythology, Kriva is mentioned as the name of a divine being associated with wealth and prosperity. It is believed that the name was commonly used in parts of northern India, particularly in the regions of present-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kriva can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. Here, Kriva is mentioned as the name of a character who was a skilled archer and warrior. However, details about this individual's life and significance are sparse.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Kriva. One such person was Kriva Dasa (c. 1510-1590), a renowned Vaishnava saint and poet from Bengal. He was a devotee of Lord Krishna and composed numerous devotional songs and poems.
Another prominent figure was Kriva Nath (1832-1905), an Indian philosopher and social reformer from Bengal. He was a prominent figure in the Brahmo Samaj movement and advocated for the upliftment of women and the abolition of caste-based discrimination.
In the field of literature, Kriva Rama Chandra Rao (1888-1964) was a notable Telugu writer and poet from Andhra Pradesh. He was known for his works that explored themes of social justice and human values.
Kriva Raj (1925-2007) was an Indian artist and painter from Rajasthan, renowned for his vibrant and intricate depictions of traditional Rajasthani life and culture.
Lastly, Kriva Anand (1935-2020) was a distinguished Indian playwright and screenwriter, best known for his works that explored themes of social injustice and human relationships.
While the name Kriva may not be as common today, it holds a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, where it has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kriva over time
The chart below shows babies named Kriva registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 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 Kriva, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kriva by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kriva 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 | #3096 | 36 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4001 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kriva: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kriva in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kriva was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.
When was Kriva most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 16 babies registered as Kriva in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kriva?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "curved" or "bent".
How many people are called Kriva in the UK?
A total of 41 babies have been registered as Kriva across the 5 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.