Aadith
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the first" or "the beginning".
Name Census estimates that about 121 living Americans carry the first name Aadith. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aadith today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aadith births was 2017 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aadith. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aadith with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
121
~ 1 in 2,832,680 Americans
Peak year
2017
15 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,915
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Aadith: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aadith from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 79 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aadith remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aadith by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aadith during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aadith
The name Aadith is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages that has influenced many other languages spoken in South Asia. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Aditya," which means "sun" or "the celestial being of light."
In Hindu mythology, Aditya is one of the names used to refer to the sun god, who is considered the source of life and energy. The name Aadith, therefore, carries associations with radiance, warmth, and vitality. It is a name that has been in use for centuries, particularly in regions where Sanskrit and its linguistic descendants are spoken.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Aadith can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These sacred texts often mention Aditya, the sun god, and it is likely that the name Aadith emerged as a variation or diminutive of this divine name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Aadith. One such person was Aadith Sharma (1920-2002), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's parliament.
Another prominent figure was Aadith Narayanan (1932-2018), an Indian mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical computer science. He was the recipient of the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for his contributions to science and technology.
Aadith Kapoor (1927-2012) was a renowned Indian actor and film director who had a prolific career spanning over six decades. He was best known for his roles in Hindi films and is considered a pioneer of the Indian cinema industry.
In the field of literature, Aadith Ghosh (1909-1986) was a celebrated Bengali poet and writer. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Bengali literature.
Aadith Desai (1915-1994) was an Indian philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the study of Indian philosophy and culture. He served as the vice-chancellor of several universities and was awarded the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to education and philosophy.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Aadith throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity associated with this name.
People
Aadith + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aadith as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aadith: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aadith?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 121 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aadith going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,832,680 US residents.
Is Aadith a common name?
We classify Aadith as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 122 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aadith most popular?
The single biggest year for Aadith was 2017, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aadith is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aadith in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aadith a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aadith in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aadith still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aadith in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aadith can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Aadith?
Want to know how many Americans are named Aadith? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.