Surya

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Pronounced SOOR-yah /ˈsur.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit surya, 'the sun' — the name of Surya, the Hindu sun god; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the deity nameLow

In 30 seconds: The sun: Surya is Sanskrit. Lyrical, mythic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls); we note the deity name.

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit surya, 'the sun' — the name of Surya, the Hindu sun god; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the deity name

U.S. rank (2025)#14734 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 334

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

Surya comes from the Sanskrit surya, 'the sun' — the name of Surya, the Hindu sun god (we note the deity name). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'SOOR-yah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, the-sun at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Surya means 'the sun' in Sanskrit — the name of the Hindu sun god — a lyrical, mythic name used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the deity name; said 'SOOR-yah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Surya — deity name; unisex

Variations

SooryaSuryaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Surya mean?

Surya is Sanskrit for 'the sun' — the Hindu sun god; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the deity name.

How do you pronounce Surya?

It's said SOOR-yah /ˈsur.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Surya a boy or girl name?

Surya is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Surya?

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