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UK boy's name

Shriyaan

A masculine Hindu name meaning "glory" or "splendor".

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.

Shriyaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shriyaan 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 2021, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2021 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 6 living people in the UK are called Shriyaan. 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

  • Shriyaan ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 boys were registered as Shriyaan.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shriyaan 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

2021

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Shriyaan mean?

The name Shriyaan is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest and most revered languages of the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sri," which means prosperity, wealth, and radiance. It is often associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who is the embodiment of beauty, fortune, and grace.

The earliest known usage of the name Shriyaan can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as a name for male children. In the Rigveda, one of the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, there are references to individuals with names that are similar to Shriyaan, such as Shriya and Shriyan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shriyaan can be found in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit narrative that recounts the story of the Kurukshetra War. In this ancient text, there is a character named Shriyaan who was a renowned warrior and fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shriyaan. One such individual was Shriyaan Deva (970-1035 CE), who was a renowned scholar and poet from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He was known for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and his expertise in the field of grammar.

Another prominent figure with the name Shriyaan was Shriyaan Acharya (1225-1300 CE), who was a celebrated Hindu philosopher and theologian from the Advaita Vedanta tradition. He was the author of several influential works, including the "Shriyaan Bhashya," which is a commentary on the Brahma Sutras.

In the 16th century, there was a Rajput warrior named Shriyaan Singh (1525-1585 CE) who was known for his bravery and military prowess. He played a crucial role in defending the kingdom of Mewar against the Mughal Empire and is celebrated as a hero in local folklore.

During the 18th century, Shriyaan Narayan (1720-1785 CE) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Indian city of Varanasi. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is credited with developing several mathematical concepts and formulas.

One of the most recent historical figures with the name Shriyaan was Shriyaan Datta (1875-1948 CE), who was a prominent Indian scientist and a pioneer in the field of radio technology. He is recognized for his contributions to the development of radio communication and his work in establishing the first radio station in India.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Shriyaan over time

The chart below shows babies named Shriyaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 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 Shriyaan, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Shriyaan
01223202120222024

Decades

Shriyaan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shriyaan 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 #4954 6 2

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FAQ

Shriyaan: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Shriyaan was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Shriyaan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Shriyaan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shriyaan?

A masculine Hindu name meaning "glory" or "splendor".

How many people are called Shriyaan in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Shriyaan 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.