Shaurya
Meaningbravery, valor · Sanskrit
Shaurya is an Indian boy name meaning “bravery, valor”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shaurya would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationShaurya is having its moment right now. Most Shauryas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Shaurya would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 11,025 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryShaurya first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Shauryas? Head to Washington, where it's the #425 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Shaurya
Shaurya is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “bravery, valor”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Shaurya
What does the name Shaurya mean?
Shaurya means “bravery, valor” and comes from Sanskrit. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Akinyemi (“bravery suits me”).
What is the origin of the name Shaurya?
Shaurya is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Shaurya a boy or girl name?
Shaurya is a boy name. In 2025, 155 US boys were named Shaurya.
How popular is the name Shaurya?
Shaurya ranked #1,267 for US boys in 2025, given to 155 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 354 places.
What names are similar to Shaurya?
If you like Shaurya, you might also like Akinyemi.
What should I know before naming my baby Shaurya?
Shaurya is an Indian boy name meaning “bravery, valor”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.