Daya vs Shriya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daya

Girl #3,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, mercy"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Israeli African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,649
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day

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Shriya

Girl #3,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity, fortune, beauty"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Telugu Tamil

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,510
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shri, Riya

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Popularity Comparison

Daya Rank #3,649
Shriya Rank #3,510

Shriya is more popular, ranked #3510 vs #3649 for Daya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daya ___

  • Daya Rose
  • Daya Priya
  • Daya Leila
  • Daya Marie
  • Daya Grace
  • Daya Ananya

Shriya ___

  • Shriya Devi
  • Shriya Lakshmi
  • Shriya Priya
  • Shriya Meena
  • Shriya Nita
  • Shriya Anjali

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

If you choose Shriya

Priya Ananya Kavya Divya Ishaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daya or Shriya more popular?

Shriya is more popular, ranked #3510 compared to Daya at #3649 in the United States.

What do Daya and Shriya mean?

Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin). Shriya means "prosperity, fortune, beauty" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Daya and Shriya boy or girl names?

Daya is primarily a girl name. Shriya is primarily a girl name.

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