UK boy's name
Shreyas
A masculine Hindu name meaning superior, auspicious, or excellent.
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.
Shreyas is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shreyas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 13 births.
This profile covers 142 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1998 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 23% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 141 living people in the UK are called Shreyas. 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
- • Shreyas ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 13 boys were registered as Shreyas.
- • About 141 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shreyas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
13 births
Estimated living
141
2026
Meaning
What does Shreyas mean?
The name Shreyas is derived from the Sanskrit language and has its origins in ancient Indian culture. The word "Shreyas" in Sanskrit means "noble" or "superior". It is a term that is often used in Hindu scriptures and texts to refer to something that is considered the highest good or the most virtuous path.
One of the earliest mentions of the name Shreyas can be found in the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most revered Hindu scriptures. In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the concept of Shreyas, which is the pursuit of spiritual liberation and self-realization. The name Shreyas is associated with this idea of seeking the highest spiritual truth and transcending material desires.
In ancient Indian literature, the name Shreyas is often used as a symbolic representation of the virtuous and righteous path. It is believed that the name was given to individuals who were considered to possess noble qualities and a strong moral character.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shreyas was Shreyas Acharya, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. He was a prominent figure in the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy and wrote several influential works on the interpretation of the Upanishads and the Brahma Sutras.
Another notable figure with the name Shreyas was Shreyas Shrikant Naik, an Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team in the 1990s. He was a right-arm off-break bowler and was known for his impressive performances in both Test and One Day International matches.
In the field of literature, Shreyas Bhave was a prominent Marathi writer and playwright from the 20th century. He was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1983 for his contributions to Marathi literature.
Shreyas Iyer is a contemporary Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian national team and various domestic teams. He is a talented right-handed batsman and has made significant contributions to Indian cricket in recent years.
Shreyas Talpade is an Indian actor and director who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows. He is known for his versatile performances and has received critical acclaim for his roles in movies such as "Iqbal" and "Dor".
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shreyas over time
The chart below shows babies named Shreyas registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Shreyas, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shreyas by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shreyas 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 | #3803 | 23 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3366 | 59 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2393 | 57 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Shreyas
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shreyas: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shreyas in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shreyas was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shreyas most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 13 babies registered as Shreyas in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shreyas?
A masculine Hindu name meaning superior, auspicious, or excellent.
How many people are called Shreyas in the UK?
A total of 142 babies have been registered as Shreyas across the 24 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.