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Surya

♂ Boy

Pronounced SOOR-y /ˈs̪uːɾ.jɐ/Medium

Meaning: SunMedium

In 30 seconds: Surya is a Sanskrit name meaning 'sun,' and in Hindu tradition it is the name of the sun itself.
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Origin MediumHinduism, Telugu, Kannada
MeaningSun
U.S. rank (2025)#2750 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births47 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,215

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919772025

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

In Hinduism, Surya is the sun, honored as a divine figure who crosses the sky each day. Given to boys, the name carries that bright, life-giving association directly from its root word for the sun. The form Suriya is a common respelling, while the related Suraj also means sun.

It is widely used across India and South Asia. Real bearers span very different fields: Surya Sen was an Indian revolutionary who led the Chittagong Armoury Raid, and Surya Shekhar Ganguly is an Indian chess Grandmaster.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Surya is 'sun', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Surya — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

SuriyaSuraj

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Surya Sen (1894–1934)
    Indian revolutionary; led the Chittagong Armoury Raid.
  • ★Surya Shekhar Ganguly (1983–present)
    Indian chess Grandmaster.

If you like Surya…

Aditya— another Sanskrit name for the sun, a natural same-meaning companion.
Ravi— a Sanskrit name also meaning sun, sharing Surya's solar theme.
Dhruva— lands in the same popularity range
Samarth— a similarly popular pick
Naveen— another Kannada name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Surya mean?

Surya is usually explained as meaning 'sun' and is most often linked with Hinduism tradition.

How do you pronounce Surya?

It's commonly said SOOR-y /ˈs̪uːɾ.jɐ/.

Is Surya a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Surya is used as a boy name.

How popular is Surya?

In 2024, Surya ranked #2696 in the U.S. for boys, with 49 births recorded.

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