Priya

PREE-ah

Sanskrit

"beloved"

Priya Origin and Meaning

The name Priya is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin meaning "beloved".

Priya originated in India as a name derived from the Sanskrit word for "beloved." In India, where names are often given based on one’s birthday and horoscope, Priya is traditionally given to girls born in August. Priya is used in Hindu mythology as the name of a daughter of King Daksha—known for fathering 146 daughters.

Priya is a very popular given name in India, and can also be found in countries including Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Priya remains uncommon in the US and denotes someone with an individual brand of beauty.

Priya Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1099 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Priya

• 1099 Nameberry 2025
• 673 Unique 2023
• 938 England 2023

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Famous People Named Priya

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The name Priya in Pop Culture

• Priya Koothrappali Raj's sister on TV's "Big Bang Theory".
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• Priya Kapoor character on Australian soap "Neighbours"
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