India
i-ndia,
in-dia
US Popularity:1823
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.
India Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:India is currently #525 on The Bump
Girl:India is currently #216 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:India is currently #1823 in U.S. births
Girl:India is currently #704 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1823
in 2022
- 66
from 2021
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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