Declining since 2016, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Shourya since 2005
Babies named Shourya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 306 |
| 2020s | 150 |
Meaning & origin
Shourya, a Sanskrit name meaning 'valor' or 'heroism,' entered U.S. records in 2005 and climbed to a peak rank of 4,249 in 2015. Since then, its usage has gradually declined, falling to a rank of 4,249 in 2025, where it is given to roughly 1 in 71,170 boys. The name is most popular in Texas, which reported the highest frequency among states. While never breaking into the top 1,000 nationally, Shourya reflects a broader trend of Sanskrit-derived names gaining visibility in the United States during the 2010s, particularly among Indian-American families.
Shourya is derived from the Sanskrit word śaurya (शौर्य), meaning 'valor' or 'heroism.' It is related to the word śūra ('hero, warrior') and has been used as a given name in India, particularly among Hindu families. The name gained some popularity in the early 2000s and remains in modest use.
Where Shourya is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shour, Shouryu
Variants: Shaurya, Shorya
Sibling names for Shourya
Names that share Shourya's style, for a brother or sister.
