Kristina
Kristina is a Scandinavian and Slavic form of Christina, derived from the Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian.' The name has been used across European cultures for centuries, combining spiritual heritage with graceful femininity.
Current Popularity
#1724 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easily recognized across multiple cultures and languages
- •The 'K' spelling gives it a distinctive European flair compared to Christina
- •Pronunciation is straightforward in most languages
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Kristina Mladenovic
French professional tennis player
Kristina Wagner
Actress known for 'General Hospital'
Kristina Pimenova
Russian model and actress
Kristina Vogel
German Olympic track cyclist
Statistics
136,765
Total births since 1880
1985
Peak year
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