Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Srinivas

Srinivasa is a Hindu name. The term Srinivasa is Vaishnava in origin, the combination of two Sanskrit words, Shri (श्री) and nivasa (निवास).

Current Rank
#12,243
Peak Rank
#3,365 (1968)
Total Babies
79
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1968
First Year
2017
Last Year
1968
Peak Year
#3365
Peak Rank
79
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Srinivas

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Srinivasa is a Hindu name. The term Srinivasa is Vaishnava in origin, the combination of two Sanskrit words, Shri (श्री) and nivasa (निवास).

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Etymology
Shri means "radiance" or "diffusing light"; nivasa means "place of residence", which is considered to be the source of light (as a metaphor for life) in Hindu scriptures. [ citation needed ] Shri is also an epithet of Lakshmi who is the consort associated with Venkateshvara , and often described to be embodied within him. Hence, the alternative meaning of this name is: "one within whom Lakshmi (Sri) lives".

The Story of Srinivas

Srinivas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1968, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1968, when 7 Srinivass were born — ranking #3,365 that year. As of 2026, Srinivas ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 79 Srinivass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Srinivas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Srinivas is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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  • Sereneness
  • Srinivasan
  • Synovus
  • Ceramics
  • Cyrenius
  • Scenics
  • Cenus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Srinivas

What does the name Srinivas mean?
Srinivasa is a Hindu name. The term Srinivasa is Vaishnava in origin, the combination of two Sanskrit words, Shri (श्री) and nivasa (निवास).
How popular is Srinivas in 2026?
In 2026, Srinivas ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Srinivas most popular?
Srinivas reached its peak popularity in 1968, ranking #3,365 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Srinivas a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Srinivas is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Srinivas?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Srinivas include Kei, Tregg, Doanld. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Srinivas

Srinivas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 79 births in the dataset. Srinivas's peak popularity came in 1968 when it ranked #3,365. Use the chart and map above to compare Srinivas's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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