Shourya, derived from the Sanskrit word 'śurya', meaning 'courageous' or 'heroic', is a unisex given name of Indian origin. It is composed of two root words: 'shura', which signifies 'brave' or 'valiant', and 'ya', indicating 'one who is'. Thus, Shourya can be interpreted as 'the brave one' or 'the heroic one'. The name has gained popularity in India, particularly among the educated elite, due to its positive connotations of bravery, heroism, and valor.
The name Shourya experienced significant growth in popularity between 2005 and 2023, with a total of 456 births recorded over this period. The highest number of babies named Shourya were born in 2015 (48), followed by 2017 and 2018 which both saw 42 births each. However, there has been a recent decline in popularity with only 19 births recorded in 2023.