Uday

Uday is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “dawn.” In 2024 it was given to 11 boys in the United States.

Uday at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“dawn”

About the name Uday

Uday belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “dawn” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Uday first appears in Social Security records in 1977. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5857 in 2005, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 240 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Uday in US records

First recorded (US)
1977
Best US rank
#5857 in 2005
Peak year
2005
Babies named Uday in 2024
11
Total since 1880
240

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Uday mean?

Uday means “dawn” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Uday a boy or girl name?

Uday is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Uday?

Uday comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Uday?

Uday first appears in US records in 1977. Its best-ever ranking was #5857 in 2005, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

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