Shreya
Borrowed from Sanskrit श्रेया (śreyā).
Every Shreya since 1980 — 5,037 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shreya
Shreya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,772 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 5,037 American babies have been named Shreya. Its peak came in 2003, when 314 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shreya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shreya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2,772 |
| 2024 | 70 | #2,552 |
| 2023 | 72 | #2,491 |
| 2022 | 83 | #2,273 |
| 2021 | 83 | #2,248 |
| 2020 | 92 | #2,031 |
| 2019 | 121 | #1,722 |
| 2018 | 105 | #1,911 |
| 2017 | 136 | #1,605 |
| 2016 | 140 | #1,588 |
| 2015 | 168 | #1,398 |
| 2014 | 172 | #1,361 |
| 2013 | 159 | #1,431 |
| 2012 | 177 | #1,331 |
| 2011 | 222 | #1,115 |
| 2010 | 183 | #1,295 |
| 2009 | 215 | #1,172 |
| 2008 | 211 | #1,210 |
| 2007 | 228 | #1,132 |
| 2006 | 234 | #1,086 |
| 2005 | 261 | #950 |
| 2004 | 288 | #854 |
| 2003 | 314 | #786 |
| 2002 | 255 | #886 |
| 2001 | 209 | #1,034 |
| 2000 | 165 | #1,208 |
| 1995 | 55 | #2,389 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,099 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,494 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,942 |
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Famous people named Shreya
- Shreya Ghoshal Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shreya mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit श्रेया (śreyā).
How popular is the name Shreya in 2025?
Shreya ranked #2,772 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shreya?
5,037 babies have been named Shreya in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shreya most popular?
Shreya peaked in 2003, when 314 newborns received the name.
Is Shreya a boy or girl name?
Shreya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shreya rising or falling?
Shreya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shreya?
Well-known people named Shreya include Shreya Ghoshal (actor).