Aaradhya
Meaningworshipped · Sanskrit
Aaradhya is an Indian girl name meaning “worshipped”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funAaradhya starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Aaradhya would score 15 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationAaradhya peaked in 2016, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Aaradhya you'd meet today is about 9 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Aaradhya would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 21,739 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAaradhya first shows up in US birth records in 2012, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2012–2025
Similar names
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Aaradhya
Aaradhya is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “worshipped”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian girl names
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
- Girl name: Serena · calm, serene
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Aaradhya
What does the name Aaradhya mean?
Aaradhya means “worshipped” and comes from Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Aaradhya?
Aaradhya is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Aaradhya a boy or girl name?
Aaradhya is a girl name. In 2025, 74 US girls were named Aaradhya.
How popular is the name Aaradhya?
Aaradhya ranked #2,410 for US girls in 2025, given to 74 babies. Its best year was 2016, when it reached #1,956. Over the last five years it has climbed 187 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Aaradhya?
Aaradhya is an Indian girl name meaning “worshipped”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.