Crista
- Pronunciation
- [Cris-ta]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Appointed One. A Christian.
- Origin
- Spanish
Crista Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,241 baby girls have been named Crista. The name peaked in 1971 with 175 US births that year (rank #802).
Top States for Crista
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Crista births are: California (476), Texas (344), Pennsylvania (157).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Crista
If you like Crista's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Crista's exact length and starting letter: Cadell, Cadena, Cadhla, Cadman, Cadmon.
Quick Facts About Crista
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christi | Abbreviation Of Christine. Follower Of Christ. | Female | Irish |
| Christie | Christian | Male | Scottish |
| Christy | Abbreviation Of Christine. Follower Of Christ. | Female | Scottish |
| Cristie | Abbreviation Of Christine. Follower Of Christ. | Female | Irish |
| Cristy | Abbreviation Of Christine. Follower Of Christ. | Female | Scottish |
| Krista | Variant Of Christiana. Follower Of Christ. | Female | English |
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Compare Crista to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Crista against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).