Surya
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Sun — radiant warmth and life-giving energy
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #2750 in 2025 with 47 babies born.
History: A name with Sanskrit roots, connected to the element 'surya' meaning sun.
Similar names: sury, suraya, sureya, suriya, suriyah, surah, surie, shaurya
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Surya? About 1 in 62,802 babies born in 2025 were named Surya, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Surya
What does the name Surya mean?
Surya means “Sun — radiant warmth and life-giving energy” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Surya?
Surya has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Sun — radiant warmth and life-giving energy”.
How popular is Surya?
Surya ranked #2718 in 2025 — given to 47 babies that year.
When was Surya most popular?
Surya peaked in 2009 with 68 babies registered that year.
Is Surya a boy or girl name?
Surya is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 78% of Suryas are boys and 22% are girls.
Is the name Surya rising or falling in popularity?
Surya has risen 8735 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11453 in 2020 to #2718 in 2025.
How long has Surya been recorded?
Surya appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1977 through 2025.