UK girl's name
Sreeya
A feminine name of Hindu origin representing beauty, grace, and prosperity.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sreeya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sreeya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. 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.
Sreeya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Sreeya. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sreeya ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 girls were registered as Sreeya.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sreeya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Sreeya mean?
The name Sreeya is of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "Shree," which means "prosperity" or "wealth." It is a popular Hindu name found predominantly in India and among the Indian diaspora around the world.
Sreeya is believed to have its roots in ancient Hindu mythology and scriptures. The name is often associated with the goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu deity of wealth, prosperity, and fortune. In some Hindu texts, the name is also linked to the concept of "Shree Vidya," which refers to a branch of tantric practices aimed at attaining spiritual and material prosperity.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Sreeya can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Ramayana. In this text, Sreeya is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph or apsara. However, it is uncertain whether this reference directly relates to the modern usage of the name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Sreeya. One of the most well-known is Sreeya Nair, an Indian actress and model born in 1988, who has appeared in numerous Malayalam and Telugu films.
Another prominent figure is Sreeya Sridhar, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer born in 1985, known for her expertise in Bharatanatyam, a major classical Indian dance form.
In the field of literature, Sreeya Guha (born in 1976) is a notable Indian writer and poet who has published several collections of poetry and has been recognized with various awards and accolades.
Sreeya Banerjee (born in 1980) is an Indian-American author and journalist who has written for several publications, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
Sreeya Bharadwaj (born in 1992) is an Indian cricketer who has represented the Indian national women's cricket team and has played domestic cricket for various state teams.
While these are some examples of notable individuals with the name Sreeya, it is important to note that the name has been used by many others throughout history, reflecting its enduring popularity and cultural significance within the Indian subcontinent and among Hindu communities worldwide.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Sreeya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sreeya 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 | #5730 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Sreeya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sreeya in the UK right now?
In 2015, Sreeya was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sreeya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Sreeya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sreeya?
A feminine name of Hindu origin representing beauty, grace, and prosperity.
How many people are called Sreeya in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Sreeya 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.