Krista

Meaning of Krista

Krista is a short form of Christina, which means "follower of Christ" or "anointed."

Krista has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Krista

After ranking as high as #408 in 2000, Krista has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Krista

• Krista Allen
  American actress and model
• Krista Miller
  Filipina actress and model
• Krista Siegfrids
  Finnish singer
• Krista Van Vleet
  American anthropologist
• Krista Tippett
  American journalist and author

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Questions about the name Krista

What does the name Krista mean?

Krista means krista is a short form of christina, which means "follower of christ" or "anointed.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Krista a boy's or a girl's name?

Krista is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Krista?

Krista did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Krista most popular?

Krista peaked at #408 in 2000.