Aditya

Meaning of Aditya

This name means 'the sun' in Sanskrit. It also refers to a group of celestial gods, often associated with the sun.

Aditya has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Aditya

After ranking as high as #706 in 2008, Aditya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Aditya

• Aditya Roy Kapur
  Prominent Bollywood actor
• Aditya Chopra
  Indian film director and producer
• Aditya Mittal
  CEO of ArcelorMittal
• Aditya Narayan
  Indian singer and TV host
• Aditya Tare
  Indian cricketer (wicket-keeper batsman)

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Questions about the name Aditya

What does the name Aditya mean?

Aditya means this name means 'the sun' in sanskrit. it also refers to a group of celestial gods, often associated with the sun, and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Aditya a boy's or a girl's name?

Aditya is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Aditya?

Aditya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Aditya most popular?

Aditya peaked at #706 in 2008.