Aaditya
Aaditya is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Belonging to Aditi, sun, or solar deity.
Origin and history
Aaditya is a traditional Sanskrit name that refers to the solar deities or the sun god Surya in Hinduism. It is a variant spelling of Aditya, which has gained moderate popularity in the United States within South Asian diaspora communities. The name carries strong cultural significance as a classic, timeless choice.
Popularity in the United States
693 babies in the United States have been named Aaditya since 1880. It ranks #3983 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1826.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59.2 %)
- NJ (28.8 %)
- IL (4 %)
- PA (4 %)
- TX (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 19 |
| 2000-2010 | 266 |
| 2010-2019 | 307 |
| 2020-2029 | 101 |
Famous people named Aaditya
- Aaditya Thackeray: politician
Fun facts
- In Vedic scriptures, Aaditya is another name for Surya, the sun god who represents light and vitality.
- The spelling with a double 'a' is a common transliteration choice to represent the long vowel sound of the original Sanskrit word.