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Uday

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How to Pronounce Uday

Pronounced oo-DY /uˈdaɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit udaya, 'to rise; the rising (of the sun); dawn; appearance'Low

In 30 seconds: To rise; the rising of the sun; dawn: Uday is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'oo-DY').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit udaya, 'to rise; the rising (of the sun); dawn; appearance'

U.S. rank (2024)#7676 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 240

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Uday comes from Sanskrit udaya, 'to rise; the rising (of the sun); dawn; appearance' (made known by sitarist Uday Shankar). A crisp, classic name (said 'oo-DY').

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

Did you know? Uday comes from Sanskrit udaya, 'to rise; the rising (of the sun); dawn; appearance' — a crisp, classic name (said 'oo-DY').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Uday — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

UdaiUdayanUdaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Uday mean?

Uday is Sanskrit for 'to rise; the rising (of the sun); dawn'.

How do you pronounce Uday?

It's said oo-DY /uˈdaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Uday a boy or girl name?

Uday is a boy's name.

How popular is Uday?

Uday is a rare name in the U.S.