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Aaradhya

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Pronounced aar-AD-hiha /æær.ˈæd.hɪæ/Medium

Meaning: WorshipMedium

In 30 seconds: Aaradhya is an Indian name meaning 'worship'.
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Origin MediumIndian
MeaningWorship
U.S. rank (2024)#2128 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births89 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 963

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620122024

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

History & Origin

Rooted in Sanskrit-derived vocabulary, the name carries the meaning of worship or that which is worthy of being worshipped. It reflects a common Indian naming pattern that draws on words of devotion and reverence. The doubled opening vowel gives it a long, drawn-out 'Aa' start typical of such names.

It gained wide recognition through Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of the Indian film stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan.

Did you know? Aaradhya is a spelling variant of Aradhya, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'worship' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Aaradhya — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Aaradhya Bachchan (2011–present)
    Indian celebrity child, daughter of actors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan.

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Aarya— Shares the doubled 'Aa' opening and Indian origin
Aadhya— An Indian name with a nearly identical sound and ending
Ananya— Another Sanskrit-origin girls' name in the same naming style

Frequently Asked

What does the name Aaradhya mean?

Aaradhya is usually explained as meaning 'worship' and is most often linked with Indian tradition.

How do you pronounce Aaradhya?

It's commonly said aar-AD-hiha /æær.ˈæd.hɪæ/.

Is Aaradhya a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aaradhya is used as a girl name.

How popular is Aaradhya?

In 2024, Aaradhya ranked #2128 in the U.S. for girls, with 89 births recorded.