Shrey

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHRAY /ˈʃreɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit shreyas/shrey, 'best, superior, most excellent; auspicious, good, prosperity, good fortune'Medium

In 30 seconds: Best; auspicious: Shrey is Sanskrit for 'best, superior; auspicious'. Crisp, bright, and warm (said 'SHRAY').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit shreyas/shrey, 'best, superior, most excellent; auspicious, good, prosperity, good fortune'

U.S. rank (2025)#4235 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 754

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

Shrey comes from Sanskrit shreyas/shrey, 'best, superior, most excellent' — and 'auspicious, good, welfare, prosperity, good fortune'. A crisp, bright, modern Indian boys' name (a short form of Shreyas; said 'SHRAY'; nickname Shrey).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, best-and-auspicious at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Shrey (from shreyas) means 'best, superior, most excellent' — and 'auspicious, good, prosperity, good fortune' — in Sanskrit — a crisp, bright Indian name (said 'SHRAY').

Overall data confidence 70%

Sanskrit references — shreyas — etymology

Variations

ShreyasShreyaShrai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shrey mean?

Shrey is Sanskrit for 'best, superior; auspicious, good fortune'.

How do you pronounce Shrey?

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

Is Shrey a boy or girl name?

Shrey is a boy's name.

How popular is Shrey?

Shrey is a rare name in the U.S.