Shaurya
How to say it: SHOR-yuh · /ˈʃɔrjə/
From Sanskrit 'shaurya' meaning 'valor, courage, heroism' - popular modern Indian boys' name.
Shaurya was the 1,114th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 155 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 50% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,031 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,114 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 155 |
| Share of births | 1 in 21,389 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +50% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,031 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving chiefly in recent decades, Shaurya touched its highest use in the 2020s. It holds that position currently and is set for additional gains.
What goes with it
Warm and soft with a breathy strength, Shaurya feels strong as a virtue name. Arjun and Veer complement it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Shaurya is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
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