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Aaditya

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-DEET-yah /ɑˈdit.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Aditya — from Sanskrit, 'the sun; a son of Aditi' (the Adityas, solar deities)Medium

In 30 seconds: The sun: Aaditya spells Aditya — 'the sun; a son of Aditi'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-DEET-yah').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningA spelling of Aditya — from Sanskrit, 'the sun; a son of Aditi' (the Adityas, solar deities)
U.S. rank (2025)#6803 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 693

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819972025

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

Aaditya is a spelling of Aditya — from Sanskrit, 'the sun; a son of Aditi' (the Adityas, the radiant solar deities of Hindu tradition, children of the goddess Aditi). A lyrical, classic, hugely popular Indian boys' name (said 'ah-DEET-yah'; nickname Aadi).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare here, the-sun at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Aditya means 'the sun; a son of Aditi' in Sanskrit (the Adityas are the solar deities) — Aaditya is a fuller spelling, a lyrical, classic Indian name (said 'ah-DEET-yah').
Overall data confidence 68%
Sanskrit references — Aditya — etymology

Variations

AdityaAdithyaAaditya

Nicknames

Aadi

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Aditya— the standard spelling
Adi— the short form
Surya— a fellow 'sun' Sanskrit boys' name
Arjun— another classic Indian boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aaditya mean?

Aaditya spells Aditya — Sanskrit 'the sun; a son of Aditi'.

How do you pronounce Aaditya?

It's said ah-DEET-yah /ɑˈdit.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aaditya a boy or girl name?

Aaditya is a boy's name.

How popular is Aaditya?

Aaditya is a rare name in the U.S.

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