UK boy's name
Shreyash
An Indian masculine name meaning excellent, prosperity, success.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shreyash is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shreyash popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3959, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2018. 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.
Shreyash is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Shreyash. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shreyash ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 4 boys were registered as Shreyash.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shreyash as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3959
2018
Births in 2018
4
Latest year
Peak year
2018
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Shreyash mean?
The name Shreyash is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world and has its roots in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shreyasya," which translates to "prosperity" or "auspicious."
Shreyash is a name that has been in use for centuries and can be found in various Hindu scriptures and texts. One of the earliest mentions of the name can be traced back to the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, where it is associated with a character named Shreyash Brahmin, who was known for his wisdom and knowledge.
In the Hindu religion, the name Shreyash is often associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. It is believed that the name carries a spiritual significance and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those who bear it.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have carried the name Shreyash. One of the earliest recorded examples is Shreyash Mishra, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of mathematics and astronomy.
Another notable figure with the name Shreyash is Shreyash Pradhan, a 16th-century Indian poet and scholar who is known for his works in Sanskrit literature. His poetry is still widely studied and admired in India today.
In the 19th century, Shreyash Chandra Vidyarnava was a prominent Indian philosopher and social reformer. He played a crucial role in the Bengal Renaissance and worked towards promoting education and social reforms in India.
Shreyash Bhatt, born in 1922, was an Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team in the 1940s and 1950s. He is remembered for his exceptional batting skills and his contribution to the development of cricket in India.
Lastly, Shreyash Mehta, born in 1965, is a renowned Indian classical musician and tabla player. He has performed internationally and is known for his mastery of the tabla, a percussion instrument widely used in Indian classical music.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Shreyash, highlighting its rich cultural and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shreyash over time
The chart below shows babies named Shreyash registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shreyash, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shreyash by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shreyash 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4303 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Shreyash
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- 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
Shreyash: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shreyash in the UK right now?
In 2018, Shreyash was ranked #3959 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shreyash most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 4 babies registered as Shreyash in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shreyash?
An Indian masculine name meaning excellent, prosperity, success.
How many people are called Shreyash in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Shreyash across the 2 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.