Shray

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Pronounced SHRAY /ˈʃreɪ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Shrey/Shreya — from Sanskrit, 'auspicious; better; superior; the best; prosperity'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Auspicious; better; superior: Shray spells Shrey. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'SHRAY').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningA spelling of Shrey/Shreya — from Sanskrit, 'auspicious; better; superior; the best; prosperity'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7172 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Shray is a spelling of Shrey/Shreya — from Sanskrit, 'auspicious; better; superior; the best; prosperity' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern Indian name (said 'SHRAY').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare in this spelling, auspicious-and-superior at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Shrey means 'auspicious; better; superior; prosperity' in Sanskrit — Shray is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SHRAY').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Shrey — routes layered

Variations

ShreyShreyasShrye

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shray mean?

Shray spells Shrey — Sanskrit 'auspicious; better; superior; prosperity'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Shray?

It's said SHRAY /ˈʃreɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Shray a boy or girl name?

Shray is a boy's name.

How popular is Shray?

Shray is a rare name in the U.S.