Christyna, derived from the Greek name Christina, means 'follower of Christ'. It is composed of the elements Christos (Greek for 'anointed' or ' Christensen'), and yne (derived from the Greek suffix -ynē). The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages as a feminine form of Christian. In various languages, it may be spelled Christina, Christine, or Kristine, but the unique spelling of Christyna adds a distinctive touch.
The name Christyna experienced significant popularity between 1981 and 1985, with a peak of 26 births in 1985. However, it saw a steady decline thereafter, dropping to as low as 5 births per year in recent years like 2006, 2008, and 2015. Overall, there have been 393 recorded births with the name Christyna since 1965.