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Aradhana

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Pronounced ah-RAHD-hah-nah /ɑːˈrɑːd.hɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit aradhana, 'worship; adoration; devotion; prayerful offering.' A serene, devotional Indian name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A serene Sanskrit name: Aradhana means 'worship; devotion' (said 'ah-RAHD-hah-nah'). Prayerful and graceful.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit aradhana, 'worship; adoration; devotion; prayerful offering.' A serene, devotional Indian name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11166 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 152

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220072024

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

Aradhana comes from the Sanskrit aradhana, 'worship; adoration; devotion.' It reads calm and reverent — cherished in India, rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-RAHD-hah-nah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in South Asian families. Rare, devotional, and graceful.

Did you know? Aradhana is Sanskrit for 'worship; adoration; devotion' — a serene, prayerful name well known across India, also the title of a beloved classic film (said 'ah-RAHD-hah-nah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Aradhana — Sanskrit 'worship; devotion'; Indian

Variations

AaradhanaAradhyaAradhna

Nicknames

AraRadha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aradhana mean?

Aradhana is Sanskrit for 'worship; adoration; devotion; prayerful offering.'

How do you pronounce Aradhana?

It's said ah-RAHD-hah-nah /ɑːˈrɑːd.hɑː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aradhana a boy or girl name?

Aradhana is a girl's name.

How popular is Aradhana?

Aradhana is a rare name in the U.S.

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