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UK girl's name

Adrija

A Sanskrit feminine name meaning "princess.".

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.

Adrija is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Adrija popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 10 births.

This profile covers 115 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2007 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 114 living people in the UK are called Adrija. 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

  • Adrija ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 10 girls were registered as Adrija.
  • About 114 living people in the UK are estimated to have Adrija as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3015

2024

Births in 2024

8

Latest year

Peak year

2013

10 births

Estimated living

114

2026

Meaning

What does Adrija mean?

The given name Adrija is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is a relatively modern feminine name, derived from the Sanskrit word "adri," which means mountain or hill. The name is thought to have emerged in the 20th century, possibly inspired by the Sanskrit word and its metaphorical association with strength, stability, and grandeur.

While the name Adrija itself does not appear to have a significant historical footprint in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Sanskrit roots can be traced back to the Vedic period, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The Vedas, the oldest Hindu scriptures, contain numerous references to mountains and hills, which were revered as sacred and symbolic entities in the ancient Indian tradition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Adrija can be found in the writings of Rabindranath Tagore, the renowned Bengali polymath and Nobel laureate. In his literary works, Tagore used the name Adrija for a female character, possibly drawing inspiration from the Sanskrit word and its metaphorical connotations.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Adrija. One such figure is Adrija Chakraborty, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Indian dance forms.

Another prominent individual with the name Adrija is Adrija Ghosh, an Indian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. She was born in 1990 and has garnered recognition for her performances in both mainstream and independent productions.

In the field of sports, Adrija Mukherjee is a notable figure. She is an Indian golfer who has represented her country in international tournaments and won several national and regional championships.

Adrija Ghosh, a physicist and researcher, has made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics. She is known for her work on quantum field theory and has published numerous papers in prestigious scientific journals.

Adrija Chatterjee, a social activist and environmentalist, has dedicated her efforts to promoting sustainable living and raising awareness about environmental issues. She has been actively involved in various conservation initiatives and has received several awards and accolades for her work.

It is important to note that while these individuals share the same first name, their lives and achievements are diverse, reflecting the rich tapestry of human experiences associated with the name Adrija.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Adrija over time

The chart below shows babies named Adrija registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 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 Adrija, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Adrija
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Decades

Adrija by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Adrija 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 #4081 29 5
2010s #2914 75 9
2000s #3577 11 2

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FAQ

Adrija: questions and answers

How popular is the name Adrija in the UK right now?

In 2024, Adrija was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.

When was Adrija most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 10 babies registered as Adrija in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Adrija?

A Sanskrit feminine name meaning "princess.".

How many people are called Adrija in the UK?

A total of 115 babies have been registered as Adrija across the 16 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.