Krupa

A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 403 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Krupa is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit kṛpā meaning 'grace,' 'compassion,' or 'mercy.' In Hindu philosophy, krupa is a divine quality — the compassionate grace bestowed by God upon devotees.

Krupa is used across South Asia and among the South Asian diaspora as a name that expresses spiritual aspiration. In India it appears frequently among Gujarati families. The name's meaning — divine grace — makes it especially meaningful for families of faith.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Krupa is rooted in the Sanskrit tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1980 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Krupa’s rarity (403 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

403

Total births

Since 1980

1996

Peak

31 births

1980

First recorded

37 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Krupa has 33+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1980.

First appeared: 1980Peak: 1996 (31 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Krupa
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	34	#14637	▼
2000s	110	#9324	▼
1990s	167	#6093	▲
1980s	92	#7458	—

The Story of Krupa

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1996, Krupa is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Krupa are most likely born between 1986 and 2006.

How rare is Krupa?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Krupa is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1980, peaked in the 1990s with 167 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Krupa by the numbers

Would fill 8 school buses
Meeting one Krupa per day would take 1.1 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(33 years, 1980–2016)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Krupa
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2016	5	#17663	-1 (-16.7%)
2015	6	#15535	-1 (-14.3%)
2013	7	#13967	-2 (-22.2%)
2011	9	#11721	+2 (28.6%)
2010	7	#14299	-3 (-30.0%)
2009	10	#11115	+2 (25.0%)
2007	8	#13341	-3 (-27.3%)
2006	11	#10282	-1 (-8.3%)
2005	12	#9187	0
2004	12	#9005	-1 (-7.7%)
2003	13	#8269	+2 (18.2%)
2002	11	#9184	-9 (-45.0%)
2001	20	#5712	+7 (53.8%)
2000	13	#7819	-5 (-27.8%)
1999	18	#5790	+4 (28.6%)
1998	14	#6909	+3 (27.3%)
1997	11	#8069	-20 (-64.5%)
1996	31	#3592	+12 (63.2%)
1995	19	#5133	+8 (72.7%)
1994	11	#7903	-6 (-35.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Krupa is primarily a girl's name.

When was Krupa most popular?

Krupa reached its peak popularity in 1996 with 31 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Krupa?

Krupa is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 403 babies in the U.S. since 1980. Its peak was in 1996.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1980–2016