Surya
Surya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Surya
- A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit सूर्य (sū́rya, “the sun or its deity”). Doublet of sun.
How popular is Surya?
Since 1880, 334 girls and 1,215 boys in the U.S. have been named Surya (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4822 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #2047 in 2009. In 2025, 53 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Surya
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Surya
Sister and brother names that share Surya's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Surya FAQ
What does the name Surya mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit सूर्य (sū́rya, “the sun or its deity”). Doublet of sun.
What is the origin of the name Surya?
Surya is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Surya?
Since 1880, 334 girls and 1,215 boys in the U.S. have been named Surya (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4822 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #2047 in 2009. In 2025, 53 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Surya a boy or girl name?
Surya is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (334 girls and 1,215 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.