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The baby name Shriya is a Girl name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHREE-yah.

Shriya is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: SHREE-yah

What is the meaning of the name Shriya ?

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 has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Shriya

Shriya Saran Actor · Born 1982 · India 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 Actor · Born 1989 · India 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.

Shriya – Popularity by country

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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People also ask about Shriya

Shriya is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Shriya is a 2 syllable name, pronounced SHREE-yah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sriya, Shreeya and Śriyā.
Yes — Shriya ranked #279 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Shriya ranks highest in Canada (#279 in 2024).
Yes — 2 notable people named Shriya are in our database, including Shriya Saran (Actor), Shriya Pilgaonkar (Actor).