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Krista

Girl name · 28 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Krista: 28 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1984.

Krista is a feminine given name primarily derived from Scandinavian and Finnish forms of Christian, itself from the Greek *Christos* meaning "anointed one." It often serves as a short form of Kristina or Kristiane, giving it a distinctly Nordic feel while remaining familiar across English-speaking countries. Notable bearers include American actress Krista Allen, known for her roles in *Baywatch* and *Final Destination 4*; Krista Tippett, the Peabody Award-winning host of public radio's *On Being*; and Finnish actress Krista Kosonen. No major places are directly named after a Krista, though places like Kristianstad in Sweden share the same etymological root. A neat variant is the Estonian and Finnish form Riitta, while the name also appears as Christie in Scotland, offering a lighter, more traditional alternative.