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Aradhya
Aradhya Pronunciation
Aradhya is pronounced ah-RAHD-yah /ɑˈrɑd.jɑ/Medium
Meaning: Worshipped, to be revered, worthy of devotion; from Sanskrit aradhyaHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Aradhya comes directly from the Sanskrit aradhya, 'to be worshipped, worthy of veneration', a term used in Hindu devotional contexts for deities deserving of worship. Long available as a meaning-rich word-name, it surged as a girls' name in twenty-first-century India.
The 2011 birth of Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of two of Bollywood's biggest stars, supercharged the name across India and its diaspora, with spellings Aaradhya and Aradhya both thriving. In the U.S. it is a rare but growing choice among Indian-American families.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Aaradhya Bachchan (2011–present)Daughter of Indian film stars Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, whose birth popularized the name.
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Frequently Asked
How do you pronounce Aradhya?
Aradhya is pronounced ah-RAHD-yah (/ɑˈrɑd.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Aradhya said aloud.
How do you say Aradhya?
Aradhya is said ah-RAHD-yah (/ɑˈrɑd.jɑ/). Press play above to hear Aradhya said aloud.
What does the name Aradhya mean?
Aradhya is Sanskrit for 'worshipped' or 'worthy of devotion', a term from Hindu devotional tradition.
Is Aradhya a boy or girl name?
Aradhya is used today mainly as a girl's name, though the Sanskrit word itself is not gendered.
How popular is Aradhya?
Aradhya is hugely popular in modern India but remains a rare choice in the U.S.