US Popularity:7342
Origin:Sanskrit
Meaning:Beauty, splendor
Indira is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin and translates to “beauty” and “splendor.” Indira is a byname of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of prosperity, beauty, and luck and the wife of the god Vishnu. Indira also made history by being the given name of India’s first female prime minister, Indira Gandhi. Gandhi was in office from 1980 to 1984. You might name baby in tribute to the goddess Lakshmi’s many forms or as an inspiration for them to break the glass ceiling, just like Indira Gandhi. No matter your reasoning, baby is sure to stand out with a singularly chic name like this.

How Popular Is The Name Indira?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Indira is currently #2889 on The Bump
Girl:Indira is currently #1959 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Indira is currently #7342 in U.S. births
Girl:Indira is currently #4211 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#4211
in 2023
- 301
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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