Shreya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Shreya originates from Sanskrit, meaning auspicious or fortunate. It has evolved through historical forms in Sanskrit and Prakrit to its modern usage in Hindi. The name conveys traits of prosperity and positivity, and it lacks any biblical relevance. Shreya has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in India, and is associated with notable personalities in the music and film industry.
The name Shreya is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shreya has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shreya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17532nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5162nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1134th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1792nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shreya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shreya"
Pronunciation
/ʃreɪə/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
The name Shreya is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Shreyas', which means 'auspicious', 'fortunate', or 'prosperous'.
Meaning
Auspicious, fortunate, prosperous
Language Evolution
Sanskrit: श्रेया (Śreyā), Prakrit: श्रेया (Śreyā), Modern Hindi: श्रेया (Shrayā)
Historical Usage
Shreya has been a popular name in India and among Indian communities globally, particularly since the late 20th century as Indian culture gained prominence.
Variants & Derivatives
Shreyas, Shreyaa
Modern Popularity & Image
Shreya is perceived positively, often associated with beauty, grace, and success in contemporary Indian culture.
Famous People
Shreya Ghoshal - Renowned Indian playback singer, Shreya Dhanwanthary - Indian actress and model
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shreya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shreya"
"Shreya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17532nd of 19264 | 7 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5162nd of 27321 | 265 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1134th of 35406 | 3,302 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1792nd of 30306 | 1,401 |
Regional Popularity of "Shreya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Shreya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
55.82% 2498th/4475 |
91.20% 4737th/5194 |
60.55% 3825th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.44% 1120th/4582 |
13.67% 706th/5164 |
18.82% 1376th/7313 |
14.12% 1054th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
46.61% 1857th/3984 |
27.35% 1227th/4487 |
29.26% 1996th/6822 |
23.04% 1446th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shreya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shreya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.