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UK girl's name

Shria

A Hindu feminine name derived from the Sanskrit word "shri" meaning splendor, prosperity.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shria is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shria popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4157, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. 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.

Shria is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Shria. 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 2007 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shria ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Shria.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shria as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4157

2006

Births in 2006

4

Latest year

Peak year

2006

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Shria mean?

The name Shria is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world, dating back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "shri," which means "prosperity," "beauty," or "radiance." The name was likely first used in ancient India, where it was associated with the concept of divinity and auspiciousness.

In Hinduism, the word "shri" is often used as a prefix before the names of deities or revered individuals, signifying their divine nature and the respect accorded to them. The name Shria may have been given to children as a way of invoking blessings and prosperity upon them, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of the name's roots.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shria 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, there is a character named Shria, who is described as a powerful warrior and a skilled archer.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Shria. One such person was Shria Shankar Acharya (788-820 CE), a renowned Indian philosopher and theologian who is credited with reviving the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.

Another prominent figure was Shria Ramanuja (1017-1137 CE), a Hindu philosopher and theologian who was a leading proponent of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school of thought. His teachings and commentaries on Hindu scriptures, such as the Brahma Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, had a significant impact on the development of Vaishnavism.

In the field of literature, Shria Harsha (1197-1253 CE) was a celebrated Sanskrit poet and playwright from the Indian subcontinent. His works, including the play Ratnavali and the poem Naishadha Charita, are considered masterpieces of Sanskrit literature.

During the Mughal era in India, Shria Jaidev (1562-1622 CE) was a renowned Hindu poet and musician who is best known for his composition of the devotional poetry work, Gita Govinda, which celebrates the divine love between Lord Krishna and Radha.

More recently, Shria Shastri (1901-1989) was an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. She was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and served as a member of parliament for several terms.

While the name Shria has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has transcended its origins and gained popularity across various regions and cultures over the centuries, with individuals from diverse backgrounds adopting the name or variations of it.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Shria by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shria 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
2000s #4157 4 1

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FAQ

Shria: questions and answers

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

In 2006, Shria was ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Shria most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Shria in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shria?

A Hindu feminine name derived from the Sanskrit word "shri" meaning splendor, prosperity.

How many people are called Shria in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Shria across the 1 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.