Declining since 2009, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Shreeya since 1996
Babies named Shreeya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 272 |
| 2010s | 242 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Shreeya is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'prosperity' or 'wealth,' reflecting its roots in Hindu culture where it is an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi. The name entered U.S. records in 1996 and reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking 9,457th in 2025. Its usage has been declining since 2009, with about 1 in every 160,727 baby girls receiving the name. Despite its relative rarity in the U.S., Shreeya remains a common and culturally significant name in India and among the Indian diaspora. It is the feminine counterpart of Shrey and shares kinship with names like Shriya and Sreeya.
Shreeya is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word 'shri' (श्री), meaning 'prosperity,' 'wealth,' or 'radiance.' In Hindu tradition, Shri is an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, and is also used as an honorific. The name Shreeya is a common given name in India, particularly among Hindu families, and has been used in its current form since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shree, Riya
Sibling names for Shreeya
Names that share Shreeya's style, for a brother or sister.
