Shreya
Shreya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Shreya
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit श्रेया (śreyā).
How popular is Shreya?
Since 1880, 5,037 girls in the U.S. have been named Shreya. Its highest rank for girls was #786 in 2003. In 2025, 62 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Shreya
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Shreya
Sister and brother names that share Shreya's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Shreya FAQ
What does the name Shreya mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit श्रेया (śreyā).
What is the origin of the name Shreya?
Shreya is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Shreya?
Since 1880, 5,037 girls in the U.S. have been named Shreya. Its highest rank for girls was #786 in 2003. In 2025, 62 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shreya a boy or girl name?
Shreya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,037 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.