Shruti

Shruti: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Shruti

  • A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit श्रुति (śruti).

How popular is Shruti?

7U.S. babies in 2025
#2526peak rank (2002)
1,095babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,095 girls in the U.S. have been named Shruti. Its highest rank for girls was #2526 in 2002. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

1880192019602000202563 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Shruti FAQ

What does the name Shruti mean?

A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit श्रुति (śruti).

What is the origin of the name Shruti?

Shruti is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.

How popular is the name Shruti?

Since 1880, 1,095 girls in the U.S. have been named Shruti. Its highest rank for girls was #2526 in 2002. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Shruti a boy or girl name?

Shruti is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,095 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.