Gender: Female
Origin: Indian
Meaning: Kind, Beloved One, Loved One, Darling, Dear One
Pronunciation: Pree-yah, /ˈpri.jə/, P R AY AY AH
Popularity Rank: #2,355
The name Priya is of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'beloved' or 'darling'. It is commonly used as a feminine name in India and other South Asian countries.
The name Priya is of Indian origin and means Kind, Beloved One, Loved One, Darling, Dear One, Lovable Person, Loving to Everyone, Loved one, Beloved. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Priya is commonly found in India, United States of America, Saudi Arabia, and 80 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Pree-yah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈpri.jə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P R AY AY AH
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Priya is recorded 28,032 times globally, ranking it as the 2,355th most common name worldwide.
Priya is most prevalent in India, with 10,621 occurrences, making it the 48th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Priya is found among 1 in every 82 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #48 | 1 : 82 |
| United States of America | #1,245 | 1 : 545 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,688 | 1 : 1,568 |
| United Arab Emirates | #543 | 1 : 692 |
| Malaysia | #957 | 1 : 1,420 |
| United Kingdom | #1,002 | 1 : 455 |
| Bangladesh | #335 | 1 : 418 |
| Kuwait | #286 | 1 : 574 |
| Oman | #562 | 1 : 668 |
| Singapore | #466 | 1 : 674 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Priya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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