Srijay
A masculine Hindu name derived from Sanskrit meaning "victorious woman".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Srijay. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Srijay today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Srijay births was 2022 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Srijay. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Srijay. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2022
7 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,698
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Srijay: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Srijay by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Srijay during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Srijay
The name Srijay is of Hindu origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of the words "Sri" and "Jay," where "Sri" means auspicious, radiant, or prosperous, and "Jay" means victory or triumph. The name Srijay can be translated to mean "auspicious victory" or "radiant triumph."
The earliest known references to the name Srijay can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These texts often mentioned names with similar roots, such as Srirama and Srikanta, which are also derived from the word "Sri."
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Srijay was a Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived during the 8th century CE. He is known for his commentary on the Vedanta Sutras, a fundamental text in Hindu philosophy.
In the 12th century, there was a famous Hindu poet named Srijay who authored several works in Sanskrit, including the epic poem "Srijayavilasa." This poem was widely celebrated for its poetic style and literary merit.
During the Mughal era in India, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, there were several notable figures with the name Srijay. One of them was Srijay Singh, a Rajput warrior who fought valiantly against the Mughal armies in the Battle of Haldighati in 1576.
In more recent history, Srijay Dutt was an Indian independence activist and politician who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century. He was born in 1890 and was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress.
Another notable individual with the name Srijay was Srijay Shama, an Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team in the 1980s. He was a talented all-rounder and played a crucial role in several victories for India during his career.
While the name Srijay has its roots in ancient Hindu culture and traditions, it has transcended geographical boundaries and is now found in various parts of the world, particularly among the Hindu diaspora communities.
People
Srijay + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Srijay as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Srijay: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Srijay?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Srijay going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Srijay a common name?
We classify Srijay as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Srijay most popular?
The single biggest year for Srijay was 2022, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Srijay is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Srijay in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Srijay a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Srijay in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Srijay still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Srijay in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Srijay can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Srijay?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.