Krista Malave

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Krista Malave — English
62K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Krista Malave is a name that combines English origins. The first name Krista is a feminine given name of English origin. Krista is a female given name, a mostly North European (Finland, Estonia and Sweden) variant of the male name Christian. Notable people named Krista include: Krista Allen (born 1971), American actress Krista Aru (1958–2025), Estonian historian, museologist and politician Krista Benjamin (born 1970), American poet Krista Blunk, American sports analyst Krista Bridges (born 1968), Canadian actress Krista Buecking (born 1982), Canadian visual artist Krista Davey (born 1978), American soccer player Krista Detor (born 1969), American singer Krista Donnenwirth (born 1989), American softball player Kr. The surname Malave: Alejandro González Malavé (1957–1986), Puerto Rican undercover agent Ángel L. Malavé Zayas, Puerto Rican politician Edwin Malave (born 1950), American boxer and actor Elías Malavé (born 1989), Venezuelan archer Jesús Malavé (born 1965), Venezuelan sprinter José Malavé (born 1971), Venezuelan baseball player Martin Malave Dilan (born 1950), American politician Omar Malavé (1963–2021), Venezuelan baseball player, coach and manager Krista is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 62K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Krista reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Krista

English

Krista is a female given name, a mostly North European (Finland, Estonia and Sweden) variant of the male name Christian. Notable people named Krista include: Krista Allen (born 1971), American actress Krista Aru (1958–2025), Estonian historian, museologist and politician Krista Benjamin (born 1970), American poet Krista Blunk, American sports analyst Krista Bridges (born 1968), Canadian actress Krista Buecking (born 1982), Canadian visual artist Krista Davey (born 1978), American soccer player Krista Detor (born 1969), American singer Krista Donnenwirth (born 1989), American softball player Kr.

Surname: Malave

Spanish

Alejandro González Malavé (1957–1986), Puerto Rican undercover agent Ángel L. Malavé Zayas, Puerto Rican politician Edwin Malave (born 1950), American boxer and actor Elías Malavé (born 1989), Venezuelan archer Jesús Malavé (born 1965), Venezuelan sprinter José Malavé (born 1971), Venezuelan baseball player Martin Malave Dilan (born 1950), American politician Omar Malavé (1963–2021), Venezuelan baseball player, coach and manager

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Krista is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Krista by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Krista Malave

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Krista Malave:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Krista?
The first name Krista originates from English. Krista is a female given name, a mostly North European (Finland, Estonia and Sweden) variant of the male name Christian. Notable people named Krista include: Krista Allen (born 1971), American actress Krista Aru (1958–2025), Estonian historian, museologist and politician Krista Benjamin (born 1970), American poet Krista Blunk, American sports analyst Krista Bridges (born 1968), Canadian actress Krista Buecking (born 1982), Canadian visual artist Krista Davey (born 1978), American soccer player Krista Detor (born 1969), American singer Krista Donnenwirth (born 1989), American softball player Kr.
When was Krista most popular?
The name Krista reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Malave?
The surname Malave originates from Spanish. Alejandro González Malavé (1957–1986), Puerto Rican undercover agent Ángel L. Malavé Zayas, Puerto Rican politician Edwin Malave (born 1950), American boxer and actor Elías Malavé (born 1989), Venezuelan archer Jesús Malavé (born 1965), Venezuelan sprinter José Malavé (born 1971), Venezuelan baseball player Martin Malave Dilan (born 1950), American politician Omar Malavé (1963–2021), Venezuelan baseball player, coach and manager
What are the origins of the name Krista Malave?
The name Krista Malave combines two different traditions: the first name Krista has English roots, while the surname Malave originates from Spanish.
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