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Shreyas

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHRAY-əs /ˈʃreɪ.əs/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit shreyas, 'best, most excellent, superior, auspicious'High

In 30 seconds: The very best: Shreyas is Sanskrit for 'most excellent, superior, auspicious' — a name of distinction and good fortune. Strong and bright (cricketer Shreyas Iyer).
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit shreyas, 'best, most excellent, superior, auspicious'
U.S. rank (2025)#4025 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,422

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919872025

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

Shreyas comes from Sanskrit shreyas, 'best, most excellent, superior, auspicious'. A name of distinction and good fortune across India, borne by cricketer Shreyas Iyer.

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

Did you know? Shreyas means 'best, most excellent' in Sanskrit — a word of high merit; cricketer Shreyas Iyer made it widely known.
Overall data confidence 85%
Sanskrit references — shreyas — etymology

Variations

ShreyaShreyashShreyansh

Nicknames

Shrey

Famous Bearers

  • ★Shreyas Iyer (1994-)
    Indian cricketer who plays as a middle-order batsman for the Indian national team
  • ★Shreyas Talpade (1976-)
    Indian actor known for Bollywood films including Iqbal and Golmaal Returns

If you like Shreyas…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shreyas mean?

Shreyas is Sanskrit for 'best, most excellent, auspicious'.

How do you pronounce Shreyas?

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

Is Shreyas a boy or girl name?

Shreyas is a boy's name.

How popular is Shreyas?

Shreyas is a rare name in the U.S.

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