Krishika
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "agriculturist" or "farmer".
Name Census estimates that about 140 living Americans carry the first name Krishika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Krishika today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Krishika births was 2017 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Krishika. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Krishika with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
140
~ 1 in 2,448,245 Americans
Peak year
2017
17 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,678
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Krishika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Krishika from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 83 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Krishika remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Krishika by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Krishika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Krishikas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Krishika
The name Krishika is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in Hinduism. It is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, where Sanskrit was a prominent language used in ancient texts and scriptures.
The name Krishika is closely related to the Sanskrit word "krishi," which means agriculture or farming. It is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who were associated with agricultural activities or had a connection to the land and its cultivation.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to deities and characters with names similar to Krishika, suggesting that the name has been in use for centuries. However, there are no specific mentions of the name Krishika itself in these ancient texts.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Krishika can be found in the 16th century, when it was used by a prominent female poet and scholar from the Vijayanagar Empire in South India. This poet, Krishika Devi, was renowned for her literary works and contributions to the field of poetry.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Krishika. In the 18th century, Krishika Raman was a celebrated musician and composer from the Carnatic music tradition. Her compositions are still widely performed and admired today.
In the 20th century, Krishika Lal was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer. Born in 1928, she was instrumental in promoting and preserving the traditional dance forms of India, particularly Kathak.
Another prominent figure was Krishika Sardesai, an Indian writer and journalist born in 1941. She was known for her thought-provoking literary works and her contributions to the field of journalism in India.
Krishika Bakshi, born in 1975, is a contemporary Indian actress and model who has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows. Her performances have garnered critical acclaim and recognition.
While these are just a few examples, the name Krishika has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Indian culture and heritage.
People
Krishika + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Krishika as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Krishika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Krishika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 140 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Krishika going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,448,245 US residents.
Is Krishika a common name?
We classify Krishika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 141 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Krishika most popular?
The single biggest year for Krishika was 2017, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Krishika is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Krishika in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Krishika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Krishika in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Krishika still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Krishika in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Krishika can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Krishika?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.