UK boy's name
Soorya
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "sun" or "daughter of the sun".
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.
Soorya is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Soorya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 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.
Soorya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Soorya. 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
- • Soorya ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 boys were registered as Soorya.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Soorya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4052
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Soorya mean?
The name Soorya originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root of many modern Indian languages. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Surya', which translates to 'sun' or 'solar deity'. This name holds great significance in Hindu mythology and culture, as Surya is the name of the Sun God, one of the principal deities in Hinduism.
The name Soorya can be traced back to the Vedic period, which is considered one of the oldest periods in Indian history, dating back to around 1500-500 BCE. It appears in various Hindu scriptures, including the Vedas, Puranas, and Epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. In these texts, Surya is portrayed as a powerful and radiant deity, responsible for providing light, warmth, and sustenance to the world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Soorya can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures. In the Rig Veda, there are several hymns dedicated to the praise of Surya, highlighting his importance in the Hindu pantheon. Additionally, the name appears in the Mahabharata, where Surya is mentioned as the father of Karna, one of the central characters in the epic.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Soorya. One of the most famous was Soorya Siddhanta (4th century CE), a renowned Indian astronomer and mathematician who authored the Surya Siddhanta, a significant text on Indian astronomy and astrology. Another notable figure was Soorya Kavi (11th century CE), a highly regarded Sanskrit poet and scholar from the Chola dynasty in South India.
In the early modern era, Soorya Mal (1530-1619) was a prominent Hindu ruler and the founder of the Suryavanshi dynasty in present-day Rajasthan, India. Soorya Narayana Vyas (1857-1912) was a revered Indian philosopher, social reformer, and Sanskrit scholar who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
More recently, Soorya Krishnamoorthy (1926-2022) was an acclaimed Indian filmmaker and screenwriter, known for his contributions to the Tamil film industry. Soorya Bartholomew (1892-1984) was an Indian civil servant and writer who served as the Governor of Odisha and Assam in the mid-20th century.
While the name Soorya has its roots in Hindu mythology and culture, it has transcended religious boundaries and is now used across various communities in India and abroad. The name continues to be popular, carrying the symbolic significance of the sun's radiance, warmth, and life-giving properties.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Soorya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Soorya 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 | #4052 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Soorya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Soorya in the UK right now?
In 2006, Soorya was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Soorya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Soorya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Soorya?
A feminine name of Indian origin meaning "sun" or "daughter of the sun".
How many people are called Soorya in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Soorya 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.