US Popularity:2396
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Sanskrit
Meaning:From India; From the Indus River
Along with connecting baby to the southern Asian country, India as a name actually stems from Latin and Sanskrit roots. The feminine title is derived from the Indus river, which flows through South and Central Asia. The name has been on the charts for many decades, along with a handful of other geographical titles. This nature-inspired name could inspire a baby who’s not afraid to jump in the deep end, flowing effortlessly through life’s calm and taking the turbulence in her stride.

How Popular Is The Name India?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:India is currently #632 on The Bump
Girl:India is currently #455 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:India is currently #2396 in U.S. births
Girl:India is currently #1272 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1272
in 2023
- 299
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names By Bruce Lansky, pg. 157

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, India, September 2023

  • WordSense, India

  • Behind the Name, India, January 2022

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