Priya
Girl name · Sanskrit · pronounced PREE-yah
Verified name
What does Priya mean?
Beloved
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 849 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1110 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Pree
Variant: Preeya
Related: Priyanka
Using Priya across cultures
Very accessible for English speakers with an intuitive spelling.
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