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Aadit

आदितAH-dit · One who shines brightly; illuminating.

2025 rank (boys)
#8,243
Babies named in 2025
9
Peak popularity
2017
2025 frequency
1 in 189,786 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2017

Declining since 2017, #8,243 for boys today.

Popularity of Aadit since 2003

Babies named Aadit per year in U.S. Social Security records.

15314620102020Most births 2017Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s134
2010s271
2020s83

Meaning & origin

Aadit first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003 and reached its peak popularity in 2017, with a rank of 8,243 in 2025. Since 2017, its usage has been steadily declining, but it remains a distinctive choice. The name is rooted in Sanskrit, reflecting a quality of brightness and illumination, and has gained modest use in the United States, particularly among Indian American families. Although top states were not reported, the name's trajectory suggests it has not become widespread outside of communities with South Asian ties.

Aadit is derived from the Sanskrit root 'दी' (dī), meaning 'to shine' or 'to illuminate.' It is a modern given name that emerged in India alongside similar formations. The name's popularity in the United States is recent, first recorded in 2003, and it is most commonly used among families of South Asian heritage, particularly Hindu communities.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Adi, Dit

Variants: Adit, Aadith, Adith

Sibling names for Aadit

Names that share Aadit's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Aanya, Aarvi, Anika, Ishika, Myra

Brothers: Aarav, Aryan, Ishaan, Rohan, Vihaan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aadit mean?
Aadit means 'one who shines brightly' or 'illuminating', derived from the Sanskrit root for 'to shine'.
How popular is the name Aadit?
Aadit was ranked 8,243 in the United States in the most recent data (2025), meaning 1 in 189,786 newborn boys received the name.
Is Aadit a boy's name or a girl's name?
Aadit is primarily a boy's name.