Mehar vs Shriya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mehar

Girl #3,613 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Persian (Mithra)

Cultural Roots

Persian Punjabi Sikh Indian Iranian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,613
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mehr, Meh

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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

Mehar Rank #3,613
Shriya Rank #3,510

Shriya is more popular, ranked #3510 vs #3613 for Mehar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mehar ___

  • Mehar Kaur
  • Mehar Singh
  • Mehar Preet
  • Mehar Deep
  • Mehar Jot
  • Mehar Leen

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 Mehar

Navpreet Gurpreet Amrit Harpreet Simran

If you choose Shriya

Priya Ananya Kavya Divya Ishaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mehar or Shriya more popular?

Shriya is more popular, ranked #3510 compared to Mehar at #3613 in the United States.

What do Mehar and Shriya mean?

Mehar means "sun" (Persian (Mithra) origin). Shriya means "prosperity, fortune, beauty" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Mehar and Shriya boy or girl names?

Mehar is primarily a girl name. Shriya is primarily a girl name.

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