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Srija

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Pronounced SREE-jah /ˈsriː.dʒə/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Srija, understood as 'creation; to create' or 'born of Sri' (Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity). A graceful, auspicious name used across India.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful, auspicious name: Srija means 'creation' or 'born of Sri' (Lakshmi) in Sanskrit (said 'SREE-jah').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit Srija, understood as 'creation; to create' or 'born of Sri' (Lakshmi, goddess of prosperity). A graceful, auspicious name used across India.
U.S. rank (2025)#14714 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 156

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200520002025

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

The girl's name Srija comes from Sanskrit, read as 'creation; to create' or 'born of Sri' (Lakshmi). It is used across India as an auspicious name. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as graceful and heritage-rich (said 'SREE-jah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, graceful, and bright.

Did you know? Srija carries the idea of 'creation' and links to Sri — the goddess Lakshmi of prosperity — a bright, auspicious Sanskrit pick (said 'SREE-jah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Srija — Sanskrit 'creation' / 'born of Sri'

Variations

SrijaaSreejaSrijana

Nicknames

SriIja

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Srija mean?

Srija is Sanskrit for 'creation; to create' or 'born of Sri' (the goddess Lakshmi).

How do you pronounce Srija?

It's said SREE-jah /ˈsriː.dʒə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Srija a boy or girl name?

Srija is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Srija?

Srija is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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