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Shrija

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Pronounced SHREE-juh /ˈʃri.dʒə/Medium

Meaning: A Sanskrit-styled Indian name generally explained as 'born of Shri' — Shri being an honorific tied to Lakshmi, prosperity and auspiciousness — with -ja, 'born of'. The elements are genuinely Sanskrit; the compound itself is modern, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: Shrija is a Sanskrit-styled name read as 'born of Shri' — of Lakshmi and prosperity (said 'SHREE-juh'). The compound is modern, which we note.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Indian
MeaningA Sanskrit-styled Indian name generally explained as 'born of Shri' — Shri being an honorific tied to Lakshmi, prosperity and auspiciousness — with -ja, 'born of'. The elements are genuinely Sanskrit; the compound itself is modern, which we note honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#17281 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420182024

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

Shrija is built from genuine Sanskrit pieces: Shri, the honorific bound up with Lakshmi, prosperity and auspiciousness, and -ja, 'born of'. Together they are read as 'born of Shri'. The elements are old; the compound as a given name looks modern, and we flag that honestly and respectfully rather than claim ancient pedigree (said 'SHREE-juh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare here, used in India.

Did you know? The -ja in Shrija is a real Sanskrit element meaning 'born of', and Shri is an honorific tied to Lakshmi and to good fortune. The name that joins them, though, looks modern — we say so honestly.
Overall data confidence 35%
References — Shrija — Sanskrit Shri + -ja 'born of'; compound appears modern

Variations

SrijaShrijaaSreeja

Nicknames

ShriJaja

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shrija mean?

It is generally read as 'born of Shri' — Shri being tied to Lakshmi and prosperity. The compound itself is modern, which we note.

How do you pronounce Shrija?

It's said SHREE-juh /ˈʃri.dʒə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Shrija a boy or girl name?

Shrija is a girl's name.

How popular is Shrija?

Shrija is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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