Priya
A female given name from India.
Every Priya since 1969 — 6,562 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Priya
Priya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,956 in 2025 with 99 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 6,562 American babies have been named Priya. Its peak came in 2014, when 211 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Priya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Priya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 99 | #1,956 |
| 2024 | 109 | #1,849 |
| 2023 | 124 | #1,680 |
| 2022 | 123 | #1,705 |
| 2021 | 121 | #1,717 |
| 2020 | 124 | #1,665 |
| 2019 | 131 | #1,626 |
| 2018 | 130 | #1,638 |
| 2017 | 141 | #1,560 |
| 2016 | 165 | #1,410 |
| 2015 | 171 | #1,384 |
| 2014 | 211 | #1,169 |
| 2013 | 205 | #1,177 |
| 2012 | 181 | #1,306 |
| 2011 | 150 | #1,496 |
| 2010 | 165 | #1,399 |
| 2009 | 149 | #1,527 |
| 2008 | 194 | #1,285 |
| 2007 | 176 | #1,380 |
| 2006 | 180 | #1,305 |
| 2005 | 171 | #1,304 |
| 2004 | 162 | #1,323 |
| 2003 | 188 | #1,153 |
| 2002 | 167 | #1,212 |
| 2001 | 192 | #1,107 |
| 2000 | 166 | #1,202 |
| 1995 | 143 | #1,208 |
| 1990 | 96 | #1,582 |
| 1985 | 81 | #1,517 |
| 1980 | 49 | #2,116 |
| 1975 | 36 | #2,313 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,189 |
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Famous people named Priya
- Priya Anjali Rai Politician · b. 1977
- Priya Anand Actor · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Priya mean?
A female given name from India.
How popular is the name Priya in 2025?
Priya ranked #1,956 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 99 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Priya?
6,562 babies have been named Priya in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Priya most popular?
Priya peaked in 2014, when 211 newborns received the name.
Is Priya a boy or girl name?
Priya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Priya rising or falling?
Priya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Priya?
Well-known people named Priya include Priya Anjali Rai (politician), Priya Anand (actor).