Priya
5 countries#1942 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Priya was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,562 births recorded 1969–2025 · currently #1942 · peaked in 2014 with 211 births
Most common in: California, New York, New Jersey, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,082 births recorded 1982–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 2014 with 180 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,838 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #767 · peaked in 2014 with 155 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
353 births recorded 1980–2022 · currently #1070 · peaked in 2022 with 37 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Loire-Atlantique, Haute-Garonne, Nord, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
133 births recorded 1982–2024 · peaked in 2013 with 12 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
111 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 2018 with 14 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Priya’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1299 | — |
| 2007 | #1370 | ↓71 |
| 2008 | #1281 | ↑89 |
| 2009 | #1521 | ↓240 |
| 2010 | #1392 | ↑129 |
| 2011 | #1490 | ↓98 |
| 2012 | #1302 | ↑188 |
| 2013 | #1171 | ↑131 |
| 2014 | #1164 | ↑7 |
| 2015 | #1382 | ↓218 |
| 2016 | #1406 | ↓24 |
| 2017 | #1552 | ↓146 |
| 2018 | #1633 | ↓81 |
| 2019 | #1614 | ↑19 |
| 2020 | #1654 | ↓40 |
| 2021 | #1710 | ↓56 |
| 2022 | #1692 | ↑18 |
| 2023 | #1669 | ↑23 |
| 2024 | #1840 | ↓171 |
| 2025 | #1942 | ↓102 |
Frequently asked questions about Priya
Is Priya a popular name?
Yes — Priya currently ranks #1942 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Priya more common for boys or girls?
Priya is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Priya most popular?
Priya peaked in 2014 in United States, with 211 recorded births that year.
Is Priya rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Priya’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5456 in 1969 to #1942 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Priya?
At least 9,997 babies have been recorded with the name Priya across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Priya popular in more than one country?
Yes — Priya appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Priya?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Priya include Nahomi, Nazly.
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