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Sreya
Pronounced SRAY-uh /ˈsreɪ.ə/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit shreya, 'auspiciousness; the greater good; beauty; prosperity' — a word for what is truly beneficial. A popular girls' name across India, more often spelled Shreya.Medium
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
Sreya (more often Shreya) comes from the Sanskrit shreya, 'auspiciousness; prosperity; the greater good' — a term that classical texts set against mere pleasure. It is a well-loved girls' name across India and travels to the U.S. with Indian-American families (said 'SRAY-uh').
It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. in this spelling. Very rare here, auspicious, and heritage-rich.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sreya mean?
Sreya is Sanskrit for 'auspiciousness; good fortune; the greater good.'
How do you pronounce Sreya?
It's said SRAY-uh /ˈsreɪ.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Sreya a boy or girl name?
Sreya is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Sreya?
Sreya is very rare for girls in the U.S., though Shreya is well used in India.