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Aadhya

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aadhya: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2014.

Aadhya is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “first power” or “primordial energy,” often used as an epithet for the goddess Durga in Hindu tradition. Famous bearers include the young Indian actress Aadhya Pandey and Aadhya Kapoor, daughter of Bollywood star Boney Kapoor. While the name itself has no direct place connections, it is a modern favourite in Scotland’s South Asian communities alongside its variants Aadya and Adhya. The name’s growing popularity in Scotland reflects the nation’s diverse culture, where it blends ancient spiritual resonance with a contemporary, melodic feel.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20143 babies
Latest (2014)
#8023 babies
Total births
3since 2014
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2014 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).