Shreyas

Shreyas - A very unique male name

Shreyas appeared on the charts for the first time in 1999 on position #2396. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Shreyas and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Shreyas? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Shreyas. The baby boy name Shreyas was given to 9 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3275 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 162,920 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Shreyas peaked in popularity 18 years ago in 2008 on position 1611.

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Shreyas is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Shreyas is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,806 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,806.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Shreyas is where you live.

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Shreyas origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

From Sanskrit sreyas, 'auspicious, excellent, superior'

Shreyas is a traditional Sanskrit word-name used across India, built on the idea of excellence and good fortune. US use began in 1999 with Indian-American families and peaked in 2008.

Attested etymology

Shreyas is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Shreyas, pop culture references for the name Shreyas and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Shreyas

We've found the following names that sound similar to Shreyas, sorted by popularity.

Sergio / Syrus / Shraga / Sarkis / Serge / Serjio / Suraj / Sirius / Sergey / Saharsh /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Shreyas

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Shreyas a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Shreyas?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SHRAY-ahs · /ˈʃreɪɑs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Shreyas Iyer — Indian international cricketer, a middle-order batter and IPL captain (b. 1994) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Shreyas is auspicious and accomplished-sounding, a heritage name with a built-in blessing.

Worth knowing

• Non-Indian speakers often stumble on the Shr- opening
• Sometimes confused with Shreya, the related girl's name