Shreya
Meaningexcellent, auspicious · Sanskrit
Shreya is an Indian girl name meaning “excellent, auspicious”, 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.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Shreya has the name Rey hiding inside it.
- Word funShreya doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shreya would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationShreya peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Shreya you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Shreya would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 25,907 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryShreya first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
US births per million girls, 1980–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Shreya
Shreya is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “excellent, auspicious”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
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- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
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- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Shreya
What does the name Shreya mean?
Shreya means “excellent, auspicious” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Kalyani (“auspicious”) and Kalyan (“auspicious, welfare”).
What is the origin of the name Shreya?
Shreya is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Shreya a boy or girl name?
Shreya is a girl name. In 2025, 62 US girls were named Shreya.
How popular is the name Shreya?
Shreya ranked #2,751 for US girls in 2025, given to 62 babies. Its best year was 2003, when it reached #784. Over the last five years it has slipped 728 places.
What names are similar to Shreya?
If you like Shreya, you might also like Kalyani and Kalyan.
What should I know before naming my baby Shreya?
Shreya is an Indian girl name meaning “excellent, auspicious”, 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.