Priya
PREE-yah
Popularity
#1857
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hindi
Total Births
6,461
Peak Year
#211 in 2014
First Recorded
1969
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Sanskrit name meaning 'beloved'. It's a popular name in India.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Priya Dutt
Indian politician and former Member of Parliament.
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