How Many People Are Named Sreya?

Complete statistics for the name Sreya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sreya
Very Rare
Indian

Sreya is a rare female name, with only 258 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,281,226 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2002 with 26 births, but now it's a name mostly for younger folks, with 98% under 30.

~258
Living in US
1 in 1,281,226
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Sreyas
🌐
Origin
Indian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Determined
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,756
Worldwide Bearers
#87,993
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
4,503
🇳🇵 Nepal
555
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
550
🇺🇸 United States
70
🇬🇧 England
14
🇲🇷 Mauritania
14
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
13
🇨🇦 Canada
7
🇰🇭 Cambodia
6
🇶🇦 Qatar
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
258 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
255
Would be under 30 (98%)
5
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 260 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
94

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sreya Through the Generations

Sreya has been a name on the rise since the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2002 with 26 births. Since then, it's seen a slow decline, but it remains a genuinely modern name, with 98% of those named Sreya being under 30 years old. The name's origins are rooted in a blend of creative influences, making it a unique choice for parents seeking something fresh and distinctive.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 16

✨ Similar Names to Sreya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sreya's Indian roots

📄 About the Name Sreya

How Many People Have the Name Sreya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 258 people in the United States currently share the name Sreya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,281,226 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sreya a Common or Rare Name?

Sreya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sreya Mean?

Sreya means "creative variant of Sreyas" and comes from Indian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sreya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sreya Most Popular?

The name Sreya reached peak popularity in 2002, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sreya?

Approximately 258 people named Sreya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 260. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,281,226 Americans.

Is Sreya a rare name?

Sreya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,281,226 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sreya mean?

Sreya means "creative variant of Sreyas" and comes from Indian origins.

Is Sreya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sreya are male and 100% are female.

When was Sreya most popular?

Sreya peaked in 2002 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US258
All-Time Births260
1 in X1 in 1,281,226
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2002
World Rank#87,993
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.