Aditi

Aditi - A very unique female name

Aditi appeared on the charts for the first time in 1986 on position #3431. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aditi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aditi? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aditi. The baby girl name Aditi was given to 31 baby girls in 2025, ranking #2446 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 42,047 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aditi peaked in popularity 17 years ago in 2009 on position 1103.

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Aditi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aditi is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #1,037 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,641.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aditi is where you live.

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Aditi origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

'Boundless, free, limitless' — from Sanskrit a-diti, 'not bound'

Aditi is an ancient name: in the Vedas, Aditi is the mother of the gods, personifying boundlessness and freedom. It remains a traditional girl's name in India. US use peaked in 2009 and has fallen since, following Indian-American naming patterns of that period.

Attested etymology

Aditi is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Aditi, pop culture references for the name Aditi and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aditi

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aditi, sorted by popularity.

Ada / Addie / Aida / Aadhya / Aadya / Aide / Adia / Ayat / Audie / Adah /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Aditi

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aditi a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aditi?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

uh-DEE-tee · /əˈditi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Adithi — Transliteration variant, rarely recorded in US data.

Famous bearers

• Aditi — Vedic goddess, mother of the Adityas, embodying boundlessness and freedom (Ancient tradition) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Aditi is chosen by Hindu and Indian-diaspora families for a name that is both ancient and light, with a profound meaning. Its US numbers have faded since 2009, making it a classic rather than current pick.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may stress the wrong syllable (uh-DIT-ee) or misspell it Additi.