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Shreyaan

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHRAY-ahn /ˈʃreɪ.ɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit shreyan, 'most auspicious; better; more excellent; superior; prosperous' (a comparative of shri, 'auspicious; fortunate')Low

In 30 seconds: Most auspicious; better; more excellent: Shreyaan is Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SHRAY-ahn').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit shreyan, 'most auspicious; better; more excellent; superior; prosperous' (a comparative of shri, 'auspicious; fortunate')
U.S. rank (2025)#10515 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 80

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420102025

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

Shreyaan comes from the Sanskrit shreyan, 'most auspicious; better; more excellent; superior; prosperous' (a comparative of shri, 'auspicious; fortunate'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SHRAY-ahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, most-auspicious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Shreyaan means 'most auspicious; better; more excellent; superior' in Sanskrit (a comparative of shri, 'auspicious') — lyrical and classic (said 'SHRAY-ahn').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Shreyaan — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

ShreyanShreyasShreeyan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shreyaan mean?

Shreyaan is Sanskrit for 'most auspicious; better; more excellent'.

How do you pronounce Shreyaan?

It's said SHRAY-ahn /ˈʃreɪ.ɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shreyaan a boy or girl name?

Shreyaan is a boy's name.

How popular is Shreyaan?

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

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