Aditya
Aditya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Aditya
- A male given name from Sanskrit mainly used in India and Nepal.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit आदित्य (ādityá).
How popular is Aditya?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 5,400 boys in the U.S. have been named Aditya (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16144 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #706 in 2008. In 2025, 83 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Aditya
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More Sanskrit boy names
Sibling name ideas for Aditya
Sister and brother names that share Aditya's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Aditya FAQ
What does the name Aditya mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit mainly used in India and Nepal. Borrowed from Sanskrit आदित्य (ādityá).
What is the origin of the name Aditya?
Aditya is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Aditya?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 5,400 boys in the U.S. have been named Aditya (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16144 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #706 in 2008. In 2025, 83 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Aditya a boy or girl name?
Aditya is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 5,400 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.