Black, dark, or all-attractive
In Sanskrit, the name translates to 'black' or 'dark blue,' referring to the complexion of the deity. It is also interpreted as 'all-attractive,' representing the supreme personality of Godhead in Hinduism. As the eighth avatar of Vishnu, Krishna is a central figure in the Bhagavad Gita and Indian philosophy.
Less common today
Krishna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,659 in 2004.
A major deity in Hinduism and central figure of the Mahabharata
Birth name of Oscar-winning actor Ben Kingsley
Daughter of Padma Lakshmi
Google research scientist and creator of Google News
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
