Rising since 2020.
Popularity of Sri since 1978
Babies named Sri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Sri is a name of Sanskrit origin, deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1978 and reached its peak in 2006. While it has not entered the top 1000, its trajectory shows an upward trend since 2020, reflecting growing interest in names with spiritual and cultural significance. Sri is mostly used for girls and carries meanings of prosperity and radiance.
Sri originates from the Sanskrit word 'śrī', which carries meanings of prosperity, wealth, radiance, and beauty. In Hinduism, it is an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, and is used as an honorific prefix (e.g., Sri Krishna). Beyond India, the name has been adopted by families of Indian diaspora worldwide.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Shri, Sree
Sibling names for Sri
Names that share Sri's style, for a brother or sister.
