Declining since 2008, #3,780 for girls today.
Popularity of Shriya since 1994
Babies named Shriya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 839 |
| 2010s | 758 |
| 2020s | 261 |
Meaning & origin
Shriya entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 1994 and reached its peak popularity in 2009, when it was most frequently chosen. Since 2008, its usage has been declining; by 2025 it ranked 3780 with a rare occurrence of 1 in 41,212 births. The name is most common in California, reflecting its appeal among Indian American families. Shriya belongs to a class of modern yet culturally rooted Sanskrit names that have become popular in the diaspora, combining traditional meaning with contemporary sound. Its trajectory shows a pattern typical of many Indian names that rose in the 2000s and are now settling into steady, moderate use.
Shriya derives from the Sanskrit root 'śrī' (श्री), meaning 'prosperity, wealth, radiance'. In Hinduism, Shri is an epithet of Lakshmi, goddess of fortune. The feminine suffix -ya creates a name that has been used in India for centuries, particularly in Bengali and Marathi communities. It gained broader recognition in the late 20th century as a modern yet traditional Indian name.
Where Shriya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shri, Riya, Shree
Sibling names for Shriya
Names that share Shriya's style, for a brother or sister.
