Shreya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1895 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Shreya in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1895
About the Name Shreya
Shreya has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 851 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #480 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Shreya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Shreya
Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Shreya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shreya in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Shreya has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 851 places in the last five years. Its peak was #480 in 2011. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Shreya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Shreya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Shreyas in the wild.
15
UK babies named Shreya (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 851 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Shreya
Likely around 1 other Shreya in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Shreya
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Shreya Chaudhry is an Indian actress and model. She gained prominence for portraying Tamanna Sharma in the Amazon Prime Video musical drama series Bandish Bandits.