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The baby name Shreyas is a Boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHRAY-yus.

Shreyas is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: SHRAY-yus

What is the meaning of the name Shreyas ?

The baby name Shreyas is a boy name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHRAY-yus.

Shreyas is Sanskrit in Origin.

Shreyas reflects Sanskrit śréyas, written श्रेयस्, an old Indo-Aryan comparative adjective and neuter noun attested in Vedic literature. Morphologically it contains the comparative element -yas, with the sense better, superior, or more excellent rather than a simple quality adjective. In nominal use śreyas denotes welfare, good fortune, prosperity, or the higher good, which explains the name’s auspicious interpretation.

In Hindu philosophical vocabulary, śreyas is best known from its opposition to preyas, the immediately pleasant, in the Kaṭha Upaniṣad; the contrast helped preserve the word as a term for lasting benefit or spiritual good. As a given name, Shreyas is used chiefly for boys in India and in Indian diaspora communities, with spellings shaped by regional transliteration. Related forms include Shreya, usually feminine, and Shreyash, a modern expanded form. Contemporary visibility owes partly to public figures such as cricketer Shreyas Iyer.

Shreyas has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Shreyas

Shreyas Talpade Actor · Born 1976 · India Shreyas Talpade is an Indian actor best known for his work in Hindi and Marathi films, especially roles in Iqbal, Om Shanti Om, and Golmaal Returns. Born on 27 January 1976, he has also worked as a film director and producer, and has appeared in several critically and commercially successful movies.

Shreyas – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
IN 0 #66 6 2,963
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
Canada Boys 2022 #306 5 2,557
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
BH 0 #541 13 17,937
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
SG Boys 0 #679 19 17,960
IN Boys 0 #686 333 16,750
QA Boys 0 #698 10 18,093
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
OM Boys 0 #842 40 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #867 26 7,044
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,042 51 22,615
SA Boys 0 #1,684 8 28,008

Shreyas is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Ireland
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People also ask about Shreyas

Shreyas is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Shreyas is a 2 syllable name, pronounced SHRAY-yus.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Śreyas, Sreyas, Shreyash and Shreya.
Yes, very popular — Shreyas ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Shreyas ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Yes — 1 notable people named Shreyas are in our database, including Shreyas Talpade (Actor).