Declining since 2004, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Adithya since 1996
Babies named Adithya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 307 |
| 2010s | 216 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Adithya entered U.S. birth records in 1996, a relatively recent addition compared to many names of Sanskrit origin. Its peak popularity occurred in 2005, after which the name has gradually declined in usage: since 2004, its trajectory has been falling. In 2025, the name ranked 6446, with roughly 1 in every 131,390 newborns receiving it. While it has not charted in any particular state's top lists, it remains a culturally significant name within Indian-American communities, reflecting the enduring influence of Vedic tradition on modern naming practices.
Adithya is a Sanskrit name derived from "Aditi," the Vedic goddess of boundless space and cosmic realm. As a masculine given name, it refers to the Adityas, a group of solar deities in Hindu tradition. The name has been used across South India, particularly among Tamil- and Telugu-speaking communities. It entered U.S. records in 1996 and has maintained a modest presence.
“Adithya” around the world
Where Adithya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Adi, Adhi
Sibling names for Adithya
Names that share Adithya's style, for a brother or sister.
