Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Priya Updated January 23, 2026 by Jennifer M. Priya Gender: Female Origin: Indian Meaning: Beloved ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Priya? The name Priya is primarily a female name of Indian origin that means Beloved. People who like the name Priya also like: Freya, Charlotte, Asha, Chloe, Penelope, Aria, Violet, Declan, Liam, Gabriel, Hudson, William, Oliver, Sebastian Names like Priya: Parra, Pire, Peer, Piri, Pharaoh, Pepper, Pouria, Parry, Phyre, Piera, Pfeiffer, Pier, Pierre, Phiper, Piper, Pirro, Peri, Perry, Prue, Prairie Stats for the Name Priya Priya is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Priya is currently not ranked in U.S. births