Rising since 2020, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Shreshta since 2009
Babies named Shreshta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Shreshta first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2009 and has since remained a rare choice. The name saw its highest usage in 2018, though it has been gradually rising in popularity since 2020. In the most recent data, approximately 1 in every 200,908 babies was named Shreshta. The name has not yet been recorded in any top states, indicating its rarity across the country. Shreshta is a Sanskrit name meaning 'best' or 'excellent', reflecting a quality of distinction. It is part of a broader trend of Indian names gaining familiarity in the United States, though it remains uncommon.
Shreshta derives from Sanskrit श्रेष्ठ (śreṣṭha) meaning 'best, excellent, chief'. It is a common given name in India, particularly among Hindu families, and is used for both genders but more frequently for girls. The name reflects qualities of superiority and distinction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shree, Resh, Shresh
Variants: Shreshtha, Shrestha
Sibling names for Shreshta
Names that share Shreshta's style, for a brother or sister.
