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