Shreya
Shreya first appears in US records in 1980. It peaked in 2003, when 314 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 62.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Shreya popular?
Declining Shreya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2003 peak.
| 2020s | 462 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,583 | |
| 2000s | 2,380 | |
| 1990s | 555 | |
| 1980s | 57 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Shreya mean?
Shreya means “auspicious,” “best” or “fortunate” in Sanskrit.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shreya mean?
Shreya means Auspicious, fortunate. Shreya means “auspicious,” “best” or “fortunate” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Shreya?
Shreya is of Sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Shreya?
Shreya is pronounced “SHRAY-ah.”
Is Shreya a boy or a girl name?
Shreya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Shreya a popular name right now?
Shreya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2003 peak.
How popular is the name Shreya?
In 2025, Shreya ranked #2772 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Shreya most popular?
Shreya was most popular in 2003, when about 314 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Shreya?
Names similar to Shreya include Diya, Aadhya, Reva, Asha, Meera.
What names go well with Shreya?
Sanskrit names that pair well with Shreya include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.