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Adit

आदित्AH-dit · One who is first, a beginning.

Peak popularity
2010
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2022

Rising since 2022.

Popularity of Adit since 1989

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

919281990200020102020Most births 2010Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1980s5
1990s23
2000s135
2010s110
2020s13

Meaning & origin

Adit is a short, distinctive boy's name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'beginning' or 'first.' First recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1989, it reached its highest usage in 2010 and has been gradually rising in popularity since 2022. The name has yet to break into the top 1000 rankings, which reflects its rarity and traditional appeal within Indian communities. Its straightforward spelling and pronunciation make it accessible across cultures, and it carries a sense of originality and new beginnings.

Adit is derived from the Sanskrit word 'ādi' meaning 'beginning' or 'first.' It is a masculine name common in India and among Hindu communities, often associated with the qualities of leadership and originality. The name has been used in modern times across the global Indian diaspora.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Aadit

Sibling names for Adit

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Adit mean?
Adit means 'beginning' or 'first' in Sanskrit.
How popular is the name Adit?
Adit first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 1989. It peaked in popularity in 2010 and has been rising since 2022, but it remains an uncommon name with no rank in the top 1000.
Is Adit a boy or girl name?
Adit is primarily a boy's name.