Declining since 2018, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Aadhi since 2013
Babies named Aadhi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Aadhi is a rare, modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2013. It has never broken into widespread usage; its highest rank was 9,714 in 2025, and it reached its peak popularity in 2018. Since then, the name has been on a declining trajectory. While the exact etymology is uncertain, Aadhi is widely understood as a variant of Sanskrit-derived names meaning 'first' or 'beginning.' Its usage is most common among families with South Asian heritage in the United States.
Aadhi is a modern name likely derived from the Sanskrit word 'ādi' (आदि) meaning 'beginning' or 'first.' It may also be a variant of Adhi, a common Tamil and Telugu name. The name entered U.S. records in 2013 and has seen sporadic use, particularly among families of South Asian descent.
“Aadhi” around the world
Where Aadhi 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: Adhi, Addie
Variants: Adhi
Sibling names for Aadhi
Names that share Aadhi's style, for a brother or sister.
