Declining since 2018.
Popularity of Adith since 2001
Babies named Adith per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Adith first entered U.S. birth records in 2001 and has seen modest but steady usage, particularly among families of South Asian heritage. The name reached its peak popularity in 2019, with usage declining slightly since 2018. Derived from the Sanskrit name Aditya, meaning 'sun', Adith reflects a modern trend toward simplified spellings of traditional Indian names. While still uncommon nationally, it has gained recognition in communities valuing cultural roots and contemporary style. The trajectory indicates a falling trend after 2018, but its brief history shows a growing appeal for short, accessible variations of classic names.
Adith is likely a modern simplified spelling of Aditya, a Sanskrit name meaning 'sun' or 'belonging to Aditi', the Vedic mother goddess. In Hindu tradition, Aditya refers to the sun god. The name has been increasingly used in South Indian communities since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Adi, Addu
Variants: Aditya, Adity, Adhit
Sibling names for Adith
Names that share Adith's style, for a brother or sister.
