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Vikramaditya

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Pronounced vik-ruh-mah-DIT-yuh /ˌvɪk.rə.mɑːˈdɪt.jə/Low

Meaning: From Sanskrit vikrama, 'valour; prowess; stride', and aditya, 'the sun'. Vikramaditya is the title of a legendary Indian emperor of Ujjain, celebrated in the tales of Vetala Panchavimshati and Simhasana Dvatrimshika; historians treat him as a legendary or composite figure, and later kings adopted the title. We note that honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A grand Sanskrit name: Vikramaditya means 'sun of valour' — the title of India's legendary emperor (said 'vik-ruh-mah-DIT-yuh').
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit vikrama, 'valour; prowess; stride', and aditya, 'the sun'. Vikramaditya is the title of a legendary Indian emperor of Ujjain, celebrated in the tales of Vetala Panchavimshati and Simhasana Dvatrimshika; historians treat him as a legendary or composite figure, and later kings adopted the title. We note that honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#14084 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 16

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320222024

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

Vikramaditya is one of the most resounding names in Indian tradition: vikrama ('valour; prowess') plus aditya ('the sun'), so 'sun of valour'. It belongs to the legendary emperor of Ujjain whose court, wisdom and justice fill classic story cycles such as the tales of the Vetala and the thirty-two tales of the throne. Historians generally treat him as a legendary or composite figure, and several later rulers took the title for themselves — we note that honestly. The name remains a byword for courage and generosity (said 'vik-ruh-mah-DIT-yuh').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely. Very rare, epic, and grand.

Did you know? Vikramaditya joins vikrama, 'valour', to aditya, 'the sun'. It is the name of a legendary emperor of Ujjain, hero of countless folk tales — though historians regard him as legendary or composite rather than one documented king, which we note honestly (said 'vik-ruh-mah-DIT-yuh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Vikramaditya — Sanskrit vikrama + aditya; legendary emperor of Ujjain; title later adopted by kings

Variations

VikramVikramadityVikramarka

Nicknames

VikramVikAditya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vikramaditya mean?

Vikramaditya means 'sun of valour', from Sanskrit vikrama, 'valour', and aditya, 'the sun'. It is the title of a legendary Indian emperor.

How do you pronounce Vikramaditya?

It's said vik-ruh-mah-DIT-yuh — five syllables, with the main stress on the fourth.

Is Vikramaditya a boy or girl name?

Vikramaditya is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Vikramaditya?

Vikramaditya is very rare in the U.S., though the short form Vikram is far more familiar.

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