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Most Common Indian Baby Names in USA

Aditya and Shreya were the most popular Indian names for babies in USA for 2003 according to a recently released Government Data. With 254 Boys named Aditya in 2003, the names ranked 723 in the department of Social Security's List of 1000 Most Popular Baby Names in USA. Arjun, ranked 771 was the second most popular Indian Names with 229 babies being given that name. Among female Indian baby names, Shreya ranked first ( overall rank 795) with 311 babies named thus, followed by Asha.

Source: News Item in the Indian Express dated 17th May 2004.

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