Girl Name · English Origin
Priya
Priya — a girl name from the English tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Peaceful spirit", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Perry is on your shortlist, Priya belongs in the same conversation.
Priya meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Peaceful spirit
Origin: English naming roots help connect Priya to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Priya as P·R·I·Y·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Priya is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Priya variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Priyaa, Priyae, Priyay, Priy.
- Nicknames: Pri and P.
- Middle names: Pair Priya with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Priya middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Perry, Perri, Peri, Parry, Pierre — full picks on the sibling names for Priya guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Priya? Browse our names like Priya guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Priya
What does the name Priya mean?
Priya means "Peaceful spirit" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Priya?
Priya originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Priya?
Priya has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Priya a boy's or girl's name?
Priya is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Priya in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Priya sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Priya?
Names that share Priya's sound and style include Perry, Perri, Peri, Parry, Pierre.
What middle names pair well with Priya?
Good middle-name fits for Priya pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Priya is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Priya is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Priya?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Priya share its rhythm without rhyming — Perry, Perri, Peri all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.