The baby name Supria is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced soo-PREE-uh (IPA: /suːˈpriːə/).
Supria is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Supria is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced soo-PREE-uh (IPA: /suːˈpriːə/).
Supria is Sanskrit in Origin.
Supria is a modern, streamlined variant of the Sanskrit name Supriya, formed from su- (good, excellent, very) and priya (dear, beloved). The compound conveys “very dear,” “beloved,” or “well-loved.” In classical Sanskrit, supriya appears as an adjective and epithet meaning “cherished” or “favorite,” which later supported its adoption as a given name across many Indic languages.
The spelling Supria gained traction in the late 20th century as an English-friendly form, especially in the South Asian diaspora, while Supriya remains the dominant traditional spelling in India and Nepal. The name today is primarily feminine, though Supriya has occasional historical unisex use. Related variants include Supriya (standard), Supriyo (a Bengali masculine form), and the shorter Priya/Preeya as related names or affectionate short forms. Common nicknames include Su, Pri, and Riya. With its auspicious sense of affection and esteem, Supria balances classic Sanskrit roots with contemporary simplicity.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD | 0 | #240 | 2 | 5,992 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #337 | 50 | 8,413 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #339 | 5 | 15,378 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #648 | 7 | 13,121 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Supria is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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