Declining since 2021, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Adya since 2000
Babies named Adya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 221 |
| 2020s | 150 |
Meaning & origin
Adya is a rare modern choice in the United States, first recorded in 2000. It reached its peak rank of 7,885 in 2021, but has been falling in popularity since then, with the most recent data from 2025 showing approximately 1 in 123,636 girls receiving the name. The name's Sanskrit origin meaning first gives it a distinctive, meaningful quality that appeals to families seeking a name with cultural depth. While not yet common enough to appear in the top 1,000, Adya's gentle sound and spiritual resonance may continue to attract parents looking for something uncommon yet rooted in tradition.
Adya derives from Sanskrit ādya (आद्य), meaning first, original, or primordial. It is a feminine given name common in India, often chosen for its auspicious connotations of new beginnings. The name also has associations with the Hindu goddess Durga as Adya Shakti (primordial energy).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Adi, Adya
Sibling names for Adya
Names that share Adya's style, for a brother or sister.
