Will my child share the name Kriva with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 23 UK babies named Kriva per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kriva in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kriva becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kriva is at its highest recorded position — #1,362 in 2025, with 23 births. In 2019 it ranked #4,001.

Is Kriva a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kriva is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kriva a popular baby name in the United States?

Kriva does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Kriva

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Kriva is a distinctive choice, ranked #1362 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kriva in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Kriva

Kriva is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1229 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1774 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2019.

Kriva is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kriva in their class.