Declining since 2016, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Aadhav since 2005
Babies named Aadhav per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 224 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
First recorded in the U.S. in 2005, Aadhav is a modern Indian name that has found a small but steady audience among families seeking a name with deep South Asian roots. It reached its peak rank of 8,243 in 2017, but has since seen a gradual decline in use, with the 2025 rank showing 1 in 189,786 boys receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2016, reflecting broader shifts in naming trends. While it has not yet appeared among the top states, its usage remains concentrated in communities with Tamil heritage. Aadhav's spelling and pronunciation are straightforward, making it accessible across cultures.
Aadhav is a modern Indian name, likely derived from the Sanskrit root 'āditya' (sun) or 'ādhav' (light, beginning). It has gained popularity in South India since the early 2000s, particularly among Tamil-speaking families. The name is often chosen for its positive associations with brightness and new beginnings.
“Aadhav” around the world
Where Aadhav lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aadhi, Aadu
Variants: Adhav
Sibling names for Aadhav
Names that share Aadhav's style, for a brother or sister.
