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Aditya
BoySanskrit· “belonging to Aditi; the sun”
- Meaning
- belonging to Aditi; the sun
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- ah-DIT-yuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,886
- US babies 2025
- 83
- Best rank
- #706 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Aditya
Aditya is a Sanskrit name that means “belonging to Aditi; the sun”.
Aditya comes from Sanskrit and means belonging to Aditi, the mother of the gods in Vedic tradition. The Adityas are a group of solar deities, and the name is also used as a title for Surya, the sun god, so it is often associated with the sun. Aditya is widely used in India and among South Asian families. It has a strong, rhythmic sound and a bright, meaningful feel. Adi is a popular nickname, and the name pairs well with many surnames.
Popularity over time
Aditya first appears in US Social Security records in 1979. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 13 different years, starting in 1999. Its best national rank was #706 in 2008, the same year it reached its highest count of 331 babies. In 2025, 83 babies were named Aditya, and it ranked #1,886 nationally. That is 48% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #6,260 in 1980, #1,162 in 2000, #818 in 2010, and #1,886 in 2025. Of the 5,400 US boys named Aditya since records began, 44% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,824 babies. Since 2010, 2,294 more have been named Aditya.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Isai, Gauge, Konner, Adrien, and Jovani.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aditya ranked highest in New Jersey, North Carolina, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #657 | 10 |
| North Carolina | #1030 | 7 |
| New York | #1122 | 10 |
| California | #1364 | 13 |
| Texas | #2288 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Aditya is usually pronounced ah-DIT-yuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ya”.
Middle names for Aditya
A few middle names that flow with Aditya: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aditya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aditya mean?
Aditya is a Sanskrit name that means “belonging to Aditi; the sun”.
What is the origin of the name Aditya?
Aditya has Sanskrit roots. Aditya comes from Sanskrit and means belonging to Aditi, the mother of the gods in Vedic tradition.
Is Aditya a popular name?
Not especially. Aditya ranked #1,886 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aditya a boy or girl name?
Aditya is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Aditya?
Aditya is usually pronounced ah-DIT-yuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings