# Priya: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Priya meaning: "Beloved" (Sanskrit origin). Girl name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Priya

     
 
Quick answer — What does Priya mean? 

 
Priya is a girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "Beloved". It's commonly grouped as a international name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Priya under international names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Beloved   Origin Sanskrit   Name family    [South Asian](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/south-asian/)     Gender Girl   Style international       
## Names similar to Priya

 

Sharing at least one style with Priya — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Freya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/freya/)[ Sofia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/sofia/)[ Maya ](/tools/baby-name-finder/maya/)[ Aria ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aria/)[ Mia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/mia/)[ Luna ](/tools/baby-name-finder/luna/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Priya's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Muhammad ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)[ Finn ](/tools/baby-name-finder/finn/)[ Elias ](/tools/baby-name-finder/elias/)     
## Questions about the name Priya

    What does the name Priya mean?   
 Priya is of Sanskrit origin and means "Beloved". 

   Is Priya a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Priya" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data. 

   What names are similar to Priya?   
 Names with a similar style to Priya include Freya, Sofia, Maya, Aria. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.