Surya
Surya first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2009, when 68 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Surya popular?
Steady Surya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.
| 2020s | 269 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 449 | |
| 2000s | 439 | |
| 1990s | 53 | |
| 1970s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Surya mean?
Sanskrit name meaning 'the sun' and the name of the Hindu sun god. The fire connection is the sun as a celestial fire rather than fire directly; its primary sense is 'sun'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Surya mean?
Surya means The sun. Sanskrit name meaning 'the sun' and the name of the Hindu sun god. The fire connection is the sun as a celestial fire rather than fire directly; its primary sense is 'sun'.
What is the origin of the name Surya?
Surya is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Surya?
Surya is pronounced “SOOR-yah.”
Is Surya a boy or a girl name?
Surya is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Surya a popular name right now?
Surya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2009.
How popular is the name Surya?
In 2025, Surya ranked #2750 · U.S. boys and #14734 · U.S. girls in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Surya most popular?
Surya was most popular in 2009, when about 68 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Surya?
Names similar to Surya include Aarnav, Daksh, Kunal, Advait, Krishna.
What names go well with Surya?
sanskrit names that pair well with Surya include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.