Soorya

A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Only 11 babies have been named Soorya in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.

Soorya is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Soorya is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'sun' or 'solar deity.' Surya is the Hindu god of the sun, making this name radiant with spiritual significance.

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Soorya first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2003. A twenty-first-century entry, Soorya belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.

Its Sanskrit classification suggests a path from sanskrit linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2003

2003

Peak

6 births

2003

First recorded

5 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Soorya has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2003.

First appeared: 2003Peak: 2003 (6 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Soorya
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2000s	11	#12390	—

The Story of Soorya

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2003, Soorya is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Soorya are most likely born between 2003 and 2007.

How rare is Soorya?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Soorya is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2003, peaked in the 2000s with 11 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 2003–2007)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Soorya
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2007	5	#14093	-1 (-16.7%)
2003	6	#10687	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Soorya a boy's or girl's name?

Soorya is primarily a boy's name.

When was Soorya most popular?

Soorya reached its peak popularity in 2003 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Soorya?

Soorya is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 11 babies in the U.S. since 2003. Its peak was in 2003.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2003–2007