Girl
Crista
KRIS-tuh
Rare & Uncommon → Stable
✦ Meaning
“Short form of Christabel or Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ.' A modernized, minimal variant with contemporary appeal.”
Popularity Over Time
Crista is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
English
Syllables
2
Nicknames
ChrisCris
Style
ModernMinimalStrongSoftPlayful
Famous Bearers
- Crista Flanagan (comedian/actress)
Collections
Cross-Cultural Notes
Contemporary English variant
People Also Ask
Short form of Christabel or Christina, meaning 'follower of Christ.' A modernized, minimal variant with contemporary appeal.
Crista is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Crista include Chris, Cris.
Names that pair beautifully with Crista include Jessica, Natasha, Bethany.