Will my child share the name Aditya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 25 UK babies named Aditya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aditya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Aditya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Aditya is rising: up 161 places since 2020, to #1,153 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #538 in 2008.

Is Aditya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Aditya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Aditya?

Notable people named Aditya include: Aditya Narayan, Jamie Aditya and Aditya Thakare.

Is Aditya a popular baby name in the United States?

Aditya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Aditya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1153 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Aditya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Aditya

Aditya is steadily gaining in popularity, up 79 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #538 in 2008, and it currently sits at #1235. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.

Aditya is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Aditya in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Aditya

Aditya Narayan — Aditya Narayan Jha is an Indian singer, host and actor.
Jamie Aditya — James Adityavarman Graham, known professionally as Jamie Aditya, is an Indonesian-Australian video jockey, presenter, actor, radio host, and singer.
Aditya Thakare — Aditya Thakare is an Indian cricketer who represents Vidarbha.

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