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Atreya

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Pronounced uh-TRAY-uh /əˈtreɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Atreya is a Sanskrit name meaning 'descendant of the sage Atri', an ancient rishi (seer) of Hindu tradition; Atreya was also a noted physician of old. Historically a male sage-lineage name, it is used here for a girl, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of the sages: Atreya means 'of the sage Atri' (said 'uh-TRAY-uh'). We note the ancient sage-root.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningAtreya is a Sanskrit name meaning 'descendant of the sage Atri', an ancient rishi (seer) of Hindu tradition; Atreya was also a noted physician of old. Historically a male sage-lineage name, it is used here for a girl, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#15222 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 59

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820112025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a name, Atreya is Sanskrit, 'of the sage Atri', from an old rishi lineage. Historically a male sage-name, it is used here for a girl, which we note (said 'uh-TRAY-uh').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, scholarly, and Sanskrit-rooted.

Did you know? Atreya means 'descendant of the sage Atri', an ancient rishi of Hindu tradition — and the name of a renowned early physician. We note the sage-root (said 'uh-TRAY-uh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Atreya — Sanskrit 'of sage Atri'; rishi lineage; cross-sex note

Variations

AtreyiAtrayaAtriya

Nicknames

AtriTreyaAya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atreya mean?

Atreya means 'descendant of the sage Atri,' an ancient Hindu rishi. We note the sage-root.

How do you pronounce Atreya?

It's said uh-TRAY-uh /əˈtreɪ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Atreya a boy or girl name?

Atreya is a sage-lineage name historically male; it is used here for a girl, which we note.

How popular is Atreya?

Atreya is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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