UK boy's name
Adithya
A masculine Indian name derived from "Aditya" meaning sun or sun god.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Adithya is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Adithya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 10 births.
This profile covers 85 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2004 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 70% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 84 living people in the UK are called Adithya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Adithya ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 10 boys were registered as Adithya.
- • About 84 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adithya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2011
10 births
Estimated living
84
2026
Meaning
What does Adithya mean?
The name Adithya has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Aditya," which means "sun" or "the celestial sun." The name holds significant cultural and historical significance in Hindu mythology and tradition.
In Hindu mythology, Aditya is considered one of the twelve names of the Sun God, Surya. The name is associated with radiance, warmth, and life-giving energy. It is believed that invoking the name Adithya brings blessings, prosperity, and good health.
The name Adithya can be found in various ancient Hindu texts, including the Vedas, Puranas, and the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. In the Rig Veda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, Aditya is praised as a powerful deity representing the sun's life-sustaining qualities.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Adithya dates back to the 5th century BCE. Adithya, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with developing methods for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Adithya. Here are five examples:
1. Adithya Chowk (c. 1100 CE), a renowned Indian philosopher and logician, known for his works on Nyaya philosophy and logic.
2. Adithya Varma (c. 1500 CE), a celebrated Indian poet and scholar who wrote extensively in Sanskrit and Telugu languages.
3. Adithya Kaul (1654-1723), a prominent Kashmiri scholar and poet who contributed to the revival of Sanskrit literature in Kashmir.
4. Adithya Narayan Sinha (1809-1858), an Indian social reformer and advocate for women's rights, who worked towards abolishing the practice of Sati (widow burning).
5. Adithya Charan Gupta (1882-1957), an Indian freedom fighter and political leader who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule.
The name Adithya continues to be popular in various regions of India, particularly in Hindu communities, as it holds deep cultural and religious significance, representing the life-giving qualities of the sun and invoking blessings and prosperity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Adithya over time
The chart below shows babies named Adithya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Adithya, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Adithya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adithya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3468 | 18 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3498 | 28 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2545 | 39 | 6 |
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FAQ
Adithya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Adithya in the UK right now?
In 2024, Adithya was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Adithya most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 10 babies registered as Adithya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Adithya?
A masculine Indian name derived from "Aditya" meaning sun or sun god.
How many people are called Adithya in the UK?
A total of 85 babies have been registered as Adithya across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.