Declining since 2003, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Sriya since 1998
Babies named Sriya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 324 |
| 2010s | 206 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Sriya is a name rooted in Sanskrit, carrying the meaning of prosperity and radiance, often associated with the goddess Lakshmi in Hindu tradition. First recorded in the U.S. in 1998, it reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking 8,362 in 2025 with approximately 1 in every 133,939 girls receiving the name. Though its trajectory has been declining since 2003, the name remains recognizable in Indian-American communities. Sriya is part of a family of related names, including Shreya and Shriya, which share the same auspicious etymology.
Sriya derives from the Sanskrit श्री (śrī), meaning 'prosperity, wealth, radiance'. It is a feminine name and a variant of Shreya or Shreeya. In Hindu tradition, the name is often associated with the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, embodying fortune and beauty. The name has been used in India for centuries, particularly among Bengali and other Eastern Indian communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shree, Sri
Sibling names for Sriya
Names that share Sriya's style, for a brother or sister.
