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Aditya

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-DEET-y /ɑː.ˈd̪it̪.jɐ/Medium

Meaning: Belonging to AditiMedium

In 30 seconds: Aditya is a Hindu name meaning 'belonging to Aditi', a name of the sun.
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Origin MediumHinduism, Hindi, Marathi
MeaningBelonging to Aditi
U.S. rank (2025)#1886 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births83 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,400

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819792025

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

Aditya comes from the Hindu tradition and means 'belonging to Aditi', the mother goddess, and it serves as a name of the sun. It is a widely used boy's name across India, carrying both mythological depth and the bright associations of the sun. The meaning ties each bearer to a rich body of sacred story.

Indian actors Aditya Pancholi and Aditya Srivastava, the latter known for the TV series 'CID', are familiar bearers. A related Thai form appears as Arthit.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aditya is 'belonging to Aditi ', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Aditya — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Arthit

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Aditya Pancholi (1965–present)
    Indian actor and singer in Hindi cinema.
  • ★Aditya Srivastava (1968–present)
    Indian actor known for the TV series 'CID'.

If you like Aditya…

Surya— Another Indian name directly meaning the sun.
Aryan— A same-origin Sanskrit boy's name with a noble sense.
Arjun— A widely used Indian name from the same mythological world.
Shaurya— echoes that soft -ya sound
Aayan— a fellow Hindi choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aditya mean?

Aditya is usually explained as meaning 'belonging to Aditi ' and is most often linked with Hinduism tradition.

How do you pronounce Aditya?

It's commonly said ah-DEET-y /ɑː.ˈd̪it̪.jɐ/.

Is Aditya a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Aditya?

In 2024, Aditya ranked #2128 in the U.S. for boys, with 69 births recorded.

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