UK girl's name
Supriya
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beloved" or "dear one".
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.
Supriya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Supriya 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 2009, with 6 births.
This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1998 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.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Supriya. 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
- • Supriya ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 6 girls were registered as Supriya.
- • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Supriya 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
2009
6 births
Estimated living
43
2026
Meaning
What does Supriya mean?
Supriya is a name of Sanskrit origin, rooted in the ancient Indian language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BC. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit words "su," meaning "good" or "beautiful," and "priya," meaning "beloved" or "dear." Together, Supriya can be interpreted as "beloved one" or "beautiful one."
The earliest known use of the name Supriya can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as a poetic term of endearment or as a name for goddesses. One of the earliest known references is found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BC.
Throughout history, Supriya has been a popular name among Hindus, particularly in regions of India where Sanskrit influence was strong. The name has been carried by several notable individuals, including:
1. Supriya Pathak (born 1961), an acclaimed Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema and television.
2. Supriya Devi (1933-2018), an eminent Bengali singer and actress who was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, in 1994.
3. Supriya Sule (born 1964), an Indian politician and member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament.
4. Supriya Chaudhuri (born 1962), an Indian classical musician and Hindustani vocalist widely recognized for her contributions to Khayal and Thumri genres.
5. Supriya Choudhury (born 1981), an Indian model and actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.
The name Supriya has also been used in various literary works, adding to its cultural significance. For example, it is the name of a character in the novel "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy, which won the Booker Prize in 1997. The name's popularity has transcended borders, with variations and adaptations found in other languages and cultures across the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Supriya over time
The chart below shows babies named Supriya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Supriya, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Supriya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Supriya 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 | #5427 | 17 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3903 | 21 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2701 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Supriya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Supriya in the UK right now?
In 2015, Supriya was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Supriya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 6 babies registered as Supriya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Supriya?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beloved" or "dear one".
How many people are called Supriya in the UK?
A total of 43 babies have been registered as Supriya across the 11 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.