The baby name Shrayas is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHRAY-uhs (IPA: /ˈʃreɪəs/).
The baby name Shrayas is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHRAY-uhs (IPA: /ˈʃreɪəs/).
Shrayas is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Shrayas is a modern transliteration of the Sanskrit term śreyas (श्रेयस्), a philosophical word meaning “the higher good,” excellence, auspicious welfare, and prosperity. The concept is central in classical texts - famously contrasted with preyas (“the merely pleasant”) in the Katha Upanishad, and invoked in the Bhagavad Gita - so the name carries moral and aspirational weight. As a given name it is used chiefly in India and the diaspora, primarily for boys, with broader popularity from the late 20th century onward.
Common variants include Shreyas (most widespread), Sreyas, Shreyash, and Shreyan; the feminine counterpart is Shreya/Sreya. The “Shr-” spelling reflects North Indian renderings of the Sanskrit śr- sound. Parents choose Shrayas for its concise, pan-Indian feel and uplifting meaning: one who seeks what is truly best; excellence and blessed success. Nicknames may include Shray or Rey.
Shrayas barely registers. Across 1 country, we found just 1 recorded use of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
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