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Shreya

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Pronounced SHREHIHA /ˈʃrɛɪæ/Medium

Meaning: Superior, betterMedium

In 30 seconds: Shreya is a Hindi girl's name meaning 'superior' or 'better.'
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Origin MediumHindi, Bengali, Marathi
MeaningSuperior, better
U.S. rank (2025)#2772 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births62 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,037

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319802025

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

Shreya comes from Hindi and carries the meaning 'superior, better,' a name with an admiring, aspirational sense. It is well established in India, where bearers include the actress Shreya Narayan and Shreya Dhanwanthary, known for The Family Man and Scam 1992.

The name flows from a soft opening into a clear -ya ending, a sound common in Indian girls' names. The variant Sriyani shares its complimentary root.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Shreya is 'superior, better', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Shreya — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Sriyani

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Shreya Narayan (1985–present)
    Indian film and television actress, model, and writer.
  • ★Shreya Dhanwanthary (1988–present)
    Indian actress known for The Family Man and Scam 1992.

If you like Shreya…

Shanaya— echoes that soft -ya sound
Riya— shares the -ya ending
Priya— a similarly popular pick
Sumaya— echoes that soft -ya sound
Amiya— echoes that soft -ya sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shreya mean?

Shreya is usually explained as meaning 'superior, better' and is most often linked with Hindi tradition.

How do you pronounce Shreya?

It's commonly said SHREHIHA /ˈʃrɛɪæ/.

Is Shreya a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Shreya is used as a girl name.

How popular is Shreya?

In 2024, Shreya ranked #2545 in the U.S. for girls, with 70 births recorded.

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