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Supriya

सुप्रियाsoo-PREE-yah · A beloved woman, a fair and beautiful one; also a name of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity.

Peak popularity
2002
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2022

Rising since 2022.

Popularity of Supriya since 1975

Babies named Supriya per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61319198020002020Most births 2002Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s12
1980s53
1990s89
2000s116
2010s93
2020s7

Meaning & origin

Supriya, meaning 'beloved' in Sanskrit, is a feminine name with deep roots in Hindu tradition as an epithet of Lakshmi. First recorded in the U.S. in 1975, the name saw its peak usage in 2002, though it has never entered the top 1000. Since 2022, its trajectory has been rising, reflecting a renewed interest among families with South Asian heritage. While not broadly popular, Supriya carries a lyrical sound and spiritual significance that appeals to those seeking a name connected to Indian culture.

Supriya comes from the Sanskrit prefix su- 'good, beautiful' and priya 'dear, beloved'. In Hindu tradition it is an epithet of the goddess Lakshmi and has been used as a given name in India for centuries, particularly in the modern era.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Supri, Priya

Sibling names for Supriya

Names that share Supriya's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does Supriya mean?
Supriya means 'beloved' or 'fair and beautiful' in Sanskrit. It is also an epithet of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.
How popular is Supriya today?
Supriya's most recent recorded year in U.S. data is 2025, though it has not ranked in the top 1000. Its peak usage was in 2002.
Is Supriya a boy or girl name?
Supriya is almost exclusively a feminine name, used for girls.