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UK boy's name

Shourya

A masculine Hindu name meaning "bravery" or "valor".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shourya is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shourya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 6 births.

This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Shourya. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shourya ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 6 boys were registered as Shourya.
  • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shourya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3254

2024

Births in 2024

6

Latest year

Peak year

2014

6 births

Estimated living

33

2026

Meaning

What does Shourya mean?

The name Shourya has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was the root of many modern Indian languages. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shaurya," which means bravery, valor, or heroism. The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used to describe warriors, kings, and heroes known for their courage and strength.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Shourya can be found in the Mahabharata, a ancient Sanskrit epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the text, the name is associated with characters who embodied the qualities of bravery and heroism, such as the legendary warrior Arjuna.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Shourya. One of the earliest recorded examples is Shourya Deva, a Hindu king who ruled over parts of present-day Uttar Pradesh in the 11th century CE. He is known for his military campaigns and for patronizing the construction of several temples and monuments.

Another famous bearer of the name was Shourya Ratan Singh, a Rajput warrior and ruler of the Pratihara dynasty in the 9th century CE. He is celebrated for his valor in battles against invading forces and for his efforts to protect the Hindus of the region.

In more recent times, Shourya Pratap Singh was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. He was arrested and imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in revolutionary activities.

Shourya Chakraborty was an Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Bengal in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score quickly.

Shourya Agarwal is a contemporary Indian actor and model who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows. He gained recognition for his roles in popular TV serials like "Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum" and "Kundali Bhagya."

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shourya over time

The chart below shows babies named Shourya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Shourya, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Shourya
02356200820162024

Decades

Shourya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shourya 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 #3254 6 1
2010s #3968 21 5
2000s #4480 6 2

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FAQ

Shourya: questions and answers

How popular is the name Shourya in the UK right now?

In 2024, Shourya was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Shourya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 6 babies registered as Shourya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shourya?

A masculine Hindu name meaning "bravery" or "valor".

How many people are called Shourya in the UK?

A total of 33 babies have been registered as Shourya across the 8 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.