Rising since 2022, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Srija since 2000
Babies named Srija per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Srija is a name of Sanskrit origin with deep cultural and religious significance in Hindu tradition. The name combines 'Sri,' a term for prosperity and beauty often associated with the goddess Lakshmi, with 'ja,' meaning 'born.' Thus, Srija can be interpreted as 'born of prosperity' or 'one who embodies beauty and wealth.' While it has ancient roots, Srija entered U.S. naming records only in the year 2000, reflecting more recent immigration and cultural diffusion. Its peak popularity occurred in 2005, and after a period of decline, it has been rising again since 2022. In the most recent year, 1 in 267,878 newborn girls in the United States received this name, placing it at rank 13,208. The name is not regionally concentrated, as it appears in no single dominant state. Srija remains a distinctive choice that honors Hindu heritage while remaining relatively uncommon in the broader American naming landscape.
Srija is a Sanskrit compound name formed from 'Sri' (श्री), meaning prosperity, radiance, or beauty, and 'ja' (ज), meaning born or arising. Thus, Srija means 'born of prosperity' or 'one who embodies beauty and wealth.' It is commonly used in South Asian countries, particularly in India and Nepal, and is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and fortune.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sri, Rija, Jia
Sibling names for Srija
Names that share Srija's style, for a brother or sister.
