Aditya
Aditya first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2008, when 331 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aditya popular?
Declining Aditya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.
| 2020s | 470 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,824 | |
| 2000s | 2,398 | |
| 1990s | 561 | |
| 1980s | 141 | |
| 1970s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aditya mean?
From Sanskrit Aditya (आदित्य), 'belonging to Aditi', a name of the sun god Surya and collectively of the solar deities born of the goddess Aditi. A well-attested classical name meaning 'the sun'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aditya mean?
Aditya means Sun. From Sanskrit Aditya (आदित्य), 'belonging to Aditi', a name of the sun god Surya and collectively of the solar deities born of the goddess Aditi. A well-attested classical name meaning 'the sun'.
What is the origin of the name Aditya?
Aditya is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Aditya?
Aditya is pronounced “uh-DIT-yuh.”
Is Aditya a boy or a girl name?
Aditya is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Aditya a popular name right now?
Aditya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2008 peak.
How popular is the name Aditya?
In 2025, Aditya ranked #1886 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aditya most popular?
Aditya was most popular in 2008, when about 331 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aditya?
Names similar to Aditya include Krish, Ishaan, Kabir, Reyansh, Aryan.
What names go well with Aditya?
sanskrit names that pair well with Aditya include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.