Kripa
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 151 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
definite nominative singular of kripë
Kripa is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'grace' or 'compassion' — from the Sanskrit kripa, one of the most spiritually resonant concepts in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy.
Kripa in Sanskrit philosophy refers to divine grace — the freely given, unconditional compassion of the divine toward humanity. In Hindu epic tradition, Kripacharya is one of the great teachers in the Mahabharata. As a given name, Kripa carries a profound spiritual blessing.
EtymologyShow more
Kripa first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1995. First appearing in the 1990s, Kripa emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Sanskrit classification suggests a path from sanskrit linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kripa climbed 5922 spots in the last 20 years — from #17557 to #11635.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28 | #12951 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 54 | #14857 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 64 | #13597 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #14642 | — |
The Story of Kripa
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Kripa is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Kripa are most likely born between 1996 and 2016.
How rare is Kripa?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Kripa — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2000s with 64 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Kripa by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(21 years, 1995–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #11635 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14349 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12962 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12856 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16875 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15097 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11367 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9844 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15670 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18051 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15883 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16067 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13113 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11242 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13340 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8508 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11401 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17557 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16884 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16734 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024