Khrista
A girl's name of Latin origin with 228 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Khrista, you're looking at a name that fewer than 228 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Khrista a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Khrista is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Khrista is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a phonetic spelling variant of Christa, a short form of Christina or Christine, derived from Latin Christianus meaning "follower of Christ." The Kh- spelling reflects Eastern European or phonetic American influences.
Christina has been a beloved name across Europe and America for centuries, and Khrista offers a visually distinctive take on its abbreviated form. It carries the same spiritual elegance as Christa while standing apart on paper.
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In the American context, Khrista is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1970–2007). Its Latin roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 228 total births, Khrista exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khrista has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1970.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 48 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 78 | — |
| 1970s | 82 | — |
The Story of Khrista
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1987, Khrista is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Khrista are most likely born between 1977 and 1997.
How rare is Khrista?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Khrista is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1970, peaked in the 1970s with 82 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Khrista by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1970–2007)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | #19129 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16846 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16695 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16347 |
| 1997 | 6 | #12944 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9143 |
| 1993 | 7 | #11187 |
| 1992 | 5 | #14381 |
| 1991 | 5 | #14270 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5691 |
| 1989 | 13 | #6345 |
| 1988 | 17 | #4953 |
| 1987 | 20 | #4197 |
| 1986 | 8 | #8100 |
| 1983 | 7 | #8489 |
| 1981 | 6 | #9691 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8585 |
| 1979 | 8 | #7640 |
| 1978 | 6 | #9076 |
| 1977 | 10 | #6086 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–2007