Dear one; lovable; someone who is loved
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Priya', meaning beloved or dear, combined with 'Ansh', meaning part or portion. It translates to 'a part of a loved one' or 'someone who is lovable'. It is a popular modern choice in India and among the Hindu diaspora.
Less common today
Priyanshi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,377 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).