The baby name Shriya is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHREE-yah.
Shriya is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Shriya is a girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHREE-yah.
Shriya is Sanskrit in Origin.
Shriya is a modern romanization of Sanskrit श्रिया, śriyā, built on the Vedic Sanskrit feminine noun śrī́. That older form denotes radiance, splendor, prosperity, good fortune, and royal or sacred dignity. Morphologically, śrī is an ī-stem whose oblique stem appears as śriy-; śriyā can function grammatically as an instrumental form, by or with prosperity, while in naming it is read more simply as prosperity or glory.
In Hindu usage, Śrī is also an honorific and a divine title, especially for Lakshmi, the goddess associated with fortune and abundance. Shriya belongs to modern Indian feminine naming alongside spellings such as Sriya and Shreeya, shaped by regional scripts and English transliteration. In the United States it appears mainly in Indian diaspora communities; SSA records place its noticeable rise in the 1990s and 2000s, with a peak in 2007 before a lower 2020s level. Public bearers include singer Shriya Ghoshal and actress Shriya Saran.
| Shriya Saran Shriya Saran is an Indian actor best known for her roles in films like 'Sivaji: The Boss' and 'Drishyam'. She has worked across various Indian film industries, including Bollywood, Tollywood, and Kollywood, showcasing her versatility and talent. | Shriya Pilgaonkar Shriya Pilgaonkar is an Indian actor best known for her role in the popular web series 'Mirzapur'. Born in 1989, she has also appeared in films like 'Fan' alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Shriya is the daughter of veteran actors Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| AF | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1 | 2,402 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #279 | 7 | 2,795 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #339 | 13 | 8,539 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #387 | 10 | 15,987 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #402 | 5 | 8,413 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #536 | 18 | 20,968 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #548 | 84 | 13,121 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #558 | 4 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #575 | 12 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #873 | 44 | 8,487 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #926 | 10 | 25,931 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 7 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,067 | 6 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,122 | 20 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Shriya is popular in 26 countries — most recent births per country:
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