Declining since 2016, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Sreshta since 2005
Babies named Sreshta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 127 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Sreshta first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2005, a relatively recent addition to American naming practices. Its peak popularity came in 2017, after which it has followed a downward trajectory, decreasing in use each year since 2016. With a current rank of 7,885, it remains a distinctive choice, given to roughly 1 in every 123,636 newborn girls. The name's Sanskrit roots lend it a positive meaning of excellence, making it appealing to families with cultural ties to India or those drawn to meaningful vocabulary names. Its spelling variations, such as Shreshtha and Shrestha, reflect the adaptation of the original Sanskrit word across different Indian languages.
Sreshta is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, directly taken from the word श्रेष्ठ (śreṣṭha) meaning 'best', 'excellent', or 'chief'. The name is common in India, particularly in Hindu families, where it is sometimes used as a given name drawn from auspicious vocabulary. It also appears as a surname or epithet in various Indian languages.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Shreshtha, Shrestha, Sreshtha
Sibling names for Sreshta
Names that share Sreshta's style, for a brother or sister.
