Aadarsh is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'pure' or 'virtuous'. It gained prominence in India and has since been embraced globally, favored for its unique sound and positive connotation. The name consists of two parts: 'Ada', which means 'first' or 'beginning', and 'arsh', derived from the word 'Rishi', signifying a sage or seer. Thus, Aadarsh literally translates to 'the first sage'. This etymology imbues the name with an air of wisdom and spirituality. It is pronounced /aːdaːrʂ/, with emphasis on the second syllable. As a given name, Aadarsh has been used for both boys and girls, but its usage varies greatly depending on cultural context.
The name Aadarsh has seen a varied trend over the years, with a notable spike from 16 births in 2009 to peaking at 18 births in 2014. Since then, there's been a decline, reaching a recent low of 5 births in 2023 after an outlier of 9 births in 2020. Overall, over these 23 years, the name Aadarsh has been given to 246 newborns.