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Pria

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Pronounced PREE-ah /ˈpri.ɑ/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Priya — from the Sanskrit priya, 'beloved; dear; cherished'Low

In 30 seconds: Beloved; dear: Pria is a form of Priya. Sweet, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningA form/spelling of Priya — from the Sanskrit priya, 'beloved; dear; cherished'
U.S. rank (2024)#8808 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 419

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419882024

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

Pria is a form/spelling of Priya — from the Sanskrit priya, 'beloved; dear; cherished'. A sweet, classic name (said 'PREE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare in this form, beloved-and-dear at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Priya means 'beloved; dear; cherished' in Sanskrit — Pria is a form of it, sweet and classic (said 'PREE-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Priya — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

PriyaPreyaPriyah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pria mean?

Pria is a form of Priya — Sanskrit 'beloved; dear; cherished'.

How do you pronounce Pria?

It's said PREE-ah /ˈpri.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pria a boy or girl name?

Pria is a girl's name.

How popular is Pria?

Pria is a very rare name in the U.S.

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