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Shreya

Girl name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Shreya: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2013.

Shreya is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "auspicious" or "beautiful," derived from the root *shreya* that conveys goodness and prosperity. It is especially popular across India and the global Indian diaspora. The most famous bearer is the acclaimed playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, whose voice has graced thousands of Bollywood films and earned multiple national awards. The name shares its linguistic root with the Sanskrit honorific "Shri," which lends itself to place names such as Sri Lanka and the sacred site of Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. In Scotland, Shreya has appeared in birth records since the early 2000s, reflecting the country's growing cultural diversity. Its lyrical sound and positive significance continue to attract parents seeking a name that feels both modern and deeply rooted.

Girl 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20135 babies
Latest (2022)
#7603 babies
Total births
11since 2010
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2013 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).