Aditya
Meaningthe sun · Sanskrit
Aditya is an Indian boy name meaning “the sun”, 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funAditya starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
- GenerationAditya peaked in 2008, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Aditya you'd meet today is about 17 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Aditya would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 20,576 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAditya first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Adityas? Head to New Jersey, where it's the #655 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Aditya
Aditya is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “the sun”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Aditya
What does the name Aditya mean?
Aditya means “the sun” and comes from Sanskrit. Names built around “sun” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Elian (“possibly of the sun”), Cyrus (“possibly sun”), Elio (“sun”) and Samson (“of the sun”).
What is the origin of the name Aditya?
Aditya is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Aditya a boy or girl name?
Aditya is a boy name. In 2025, 83 US boys were named Aditya.
How popular is the name Aditya?
Aditya ranked #1,886 for US boys in 2025, given to 83 babies. Its best year was 2008, when it reached #706. Over the last five years it has slipped 201 places.
What names are similar to Aditya?
If you like Aditya, you might also like Elian, Cyrus, Elio and Samson.
What should I know before naming my baby Aditya?
Aditya is an Indian boy name meaning “the sun”, 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 simple to spell and say, 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.