What does Aadhya mean?
From Sanskrit adya (आद्या), feminine 'first, primordial, the beginning'; used as an epithet of the primordial Goddess (Adi Shakti / Durga).
What does Shreya mean?
Shreya means “auspicious,” “best” or “fortunate” in Sanskrit.
Aadhya vs Shreya
Which is more popular?
Shreya is more popular than Aadhya today: about 62 US babies were given the name Shreya in 2025, compared with 0 named Aadhya.
| Aadhya | Shreya | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | first, primordial | Auspicious, fortunate |
| Origin | sanskrit | Sanskrit |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | AAD-hyah | SHRAY-ah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 0 | 1980 |
| Peak year | 2017 (291) | 2003 (314) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 62 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Aadhya
Shreya
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Aadhya | Shreya |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,502 | 462 |
| 2010s | 1,937 | 1,583 |
| 2000s | 37 | 2,380 |
| 1990s | 0 | 555 |
| 1980s | 0 | 57 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aadhya or Shreya more popular?
Shreya is more popular than Aadhya today: about 62 US babies were given the name Shreya in 2025, compared with 0 named Aadhya.
What is the difference between Aadhya and Shreya?
Aadhya means first, primordial (sanskrit origin), while Shreya means Auspicious, fortunate (Sanskrit origin).
Which name is older, Aadhya or Shreya?
In US records, Aadhya first appears in 0 and Shreya in 1980, so Aadhya has the longer recorded history.