UK girl's name
Pria
Feminine name with Sanskrit origins related to the word "priya" meaning beloved or dear one.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Pria is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Pria popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 11 births.
This profile covers 116 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 115 living people in the UK are called Pria. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Pria ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 11 girls were registered as Pria.
- • About 115 living people in the UK are estimated to have Pria as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4645
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
11 births
Estimated living
115
2026
Meaning
What does Pria mean?
The name Pria originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the primary liturgical language of Hinduism. The name can be traced back to the ancient Vedic period in India, dating from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. Pria is derived from the Sanskrit word "priya," which means "beloved" or "dear one."
In Hindu mythology, Pria is mentioned as one of the names of the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu and the embodiment of beauty, prosperity, and good fortune. The name is often associated with grace, elegance, and femininity in Indian culture.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Pria can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In the epic, Pria is mentioned as the name of a female character, though details about her role or significance are scarce.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Pria. One such figure is Pria Narendra, a 16th-century Indian poet and mystic who wrote extensively on spiritual themes and the pursuit of enlightenment. Another is Pria Devi, a 17th-century Rajput princess and warrior, renowned for her bravery and skill in battle.
In more recent times, Pria Nair was an acclaimed Indian dancer and choreographer who lived from 1919 to 1995. She was instrumental in popularizing and preserving classical Indian dance forms, particularly Bharatanatyam. Pria Premraj, born in 1954, is a prominent Indian actress and television personality, known for her work in both Hindi and Tamil cinema.
Lastly, Pria Viswalingam is a contemporary Malaysian writer and activist, born in 1965. She is the author of several books exploring themes of identity, diaspora, and social justice, and has been actively involved in promoting human rights and gender equality.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Pria over time
The chart below shows babies named Pria registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Pria, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pria by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Pria was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3752 | 18 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3224 | 68 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3886 | 18 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3225 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Pria
- Poppy 52,802
- Phoebe 47,609
- Paige 24,717
- Penelope 13,109
- Pippa 6,346
- Polly 5,678
- Philippa 4,446
- Penny 4,394
- Paris 4,372
- Piper 3,961
- Pearl 3,516
- Paisley 3,419
FAQ
Pria: questions and answers
How popular is the name Pria in the UK right now?
In 2022, Pria was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Pria most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 11 babies registered as Pria in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Pria?
Feminine name with Sanskrit origins related to the word "priya" meaning beloved or dear one.
How many people are called Pria in the UK?
A total of 116 babies have been registered as Pria across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.