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Aadhira

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Pronounced AH-dee-rah /ˈɑ.di.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit adhira, variously 'the moon', 'lightning', and 'restless; impatient'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The moon; lightning: Aadhira is Sanskrit 'the moon'. Lyrical, celestial, and warm (said 'AH-dee-rah').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit adhira, variously 'the moon', 'lightning', and 'restless; impatient'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5410 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 288

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aadhira comes from Sanskrit adhira, variously 'the moon', 'lightning', and 'restless; impatient' (different senses; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, celestial modern Indian name (said 'AH-dee-rah'; nickname Aadi).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-moon-and-lightning at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Aadhira means variously 'the moon', 'lightning', and 'restless' in Sanskrit — a lyrical, celestial modern Indian name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-dee-rah').
Overall data confidence 45%
Sanskrit references — Aadhira — routes layered

Variations

AdhiraAadhyaAadira

Nicknames

Aadi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aadhira mean?

Aadhira is Sanskrit, variously 'the moon', 'lightning', and 'restless'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aadhira?

It's said AH-dee-rah /ˈɑ.di.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aadhira a boy or girl name?

Aadhira is a girl's name.

How popular is Aadhira?

Aadhira is a rare name in the U.S.

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