Declining since 2021, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Shravya since 2001
Babies named Shravya per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Shravya's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 148 |
| 2020s | 81 |
Meaning & origin
Shravya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001, a relatively recent entry into the American naming landscape. The name reached its peak popularity in 2021, when it ranked 8,860, but has since seen a gradual decline in usage. With a 1-in-146,115 frequency in 2025, Shravya remains a rare choice, primarily used within families of South Indian heritage. The name's Sanskrit roots and lyrical sound connect it to a longstanding tradition of meaningful Indian names, and its modest but steady presence in the U.S. reflects growing cultural diversity in naming practices.
Shravya derives from the Sanskrit root 'shru' meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen', and is often interpreted as 'one who is skilled in hearing' or 'expert'. The name has been used primarily in South India, particularly among Telugu and Kannada speakers. It gained wider recognition in India and within the Indian diaspora in the 21st century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shrav, Shravu
Variants: Shravaya, Shravia
Sibling names for Shravya
Names that share Shravya's style, for a brother or sister.
