Spriha
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 19 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Spriha is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 19 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Spriha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Spriha is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'desire,' 'longing,' or 'aspiration' — a name that captures the essential human quality of wanting, of reaching toward something beyond the present.
Used in Indian communities, particularly in Hindi-speaking regions, Spriha carries a philosophical depth. The aspiration it names isn't restlessness but a positive, motivated longing — the kind that drives growth and achievement. It's a name for a child who will always be reaching toward something wonderful.
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Spriha is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Spriha has been recorded as a girl's name since 2013, with 19 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Spriha has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19 | #15431 | — |
The Story of Spriha
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Spriha is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Spriha are most likely born between 2013 and 2017.
How rare is Spriha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Spriha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2010s with 19 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2013–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | #15695 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16186 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14412 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2017