UK girl's name
Shreeya
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beautiful" or "prosperity".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shreeya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shreeya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4056, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 19 births.
This profile covers 234 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 26% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 233 living people in the UK are called Shreeya. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shreeya ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 19 girls were registered as Shreeya.
- • About 233 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shreeya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4056
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2014
19 births
Estimated living
233
2026
Meaning
What does Shreeya mean?
The name Shreeya finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shri," which means glory, prosperity, or radiance. Shreeya is a feminine name that is commonly used in India, particularly among Hindus.
In Hindu mythology, the name Shreeya is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who is the embodiment of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. The name is believed to bring good luck and fortune to the bearer, making it a popular choice for parents in India.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Shreeya can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin or first use of the name due to the vast history and diversity of Indian culture.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Shreeya. One such example is Shreeya Bhatt, an Indian classical dancer who was born in 1989. She is renowned for her expertise in the Bharatanatyam dance form and has performed both nationally and internationally.
Another famous Shreeya is Shreeya Shetty, an Indian film actress and model who was born in 1981. She has appeared in various Bollywood films and has also been a successful television host and reality show judge.
In the field of sports, Shreeya Nag is a prominent name. She is an Indian cricketer who was born in 1990 and has represented the Indian national women's cricket team in various formats, including Test matches, One Day Internationals, and Twenty20 Internationals.
Shreeya Jayadevan is an Indian classical vocalist and Carnatic music exponent who was born in 1986. She has been honored with several prestigious awards for her contributions to the field of music, including the Kalaimamani award from the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Lastly, Shreeya Khanna is an Indian actress and model who was born in 1991. She has appeared in various television shows and web series, and is known for her roles in popular Indian television dramas.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shreeya over time
The chart below shows babies named Shreeya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shreeya, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 19 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shreeya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shreeya 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 | #3450 | 13 | 2 |
| 2010s | #2988 | 99 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2113 | 97 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2453 | 25 | 4 |
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FAQ
Shreeya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shreeya in the UK right now?
In 2023, Shreeya was ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Shreeya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 19 babies registered as Shreeya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shreeya?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beautiful" or "prosperity".
How many people are called Shreeya in the UK?
A total of 234 babies have been registered as Shreeya across the 25 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.