Indiana
Indiana: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪndiˈænə/ · [ˌɪndiˈeə̯nə] ~ [ˌɪndiˈɛə̯nə]
Meaning and origin of Indiana
- A unisex given name.
- A male given name.
- A female given name.
Etymology
From Indian + -a. From Indiana Territory, dating from 1800, noting the territory's large Native American Indian population. From Indian Territory.
How popular is Indiana?
Since 1880, 2,090 girls and 1,447 boys in the U.S. have been named Indiana (59% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #604 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #1820 in 2019. In 2025, 144 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Indiana
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Sibling name ideas for Indiana
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Indiana FAQ
What does the name Indiana mean?
A unisex given name. A male given name. A female given name. From Indian + -a. From Indiana Territory, dating from 1800, noting the territory's large Native American Indian population. From Indian Territory.
How popular is the name Indiana?
Since 1880, 2,090 girls and 1,447 boys in the U.S. have been named Indiana (59% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #604 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #1820 in 2019. In 2025, 144 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Indiana a boy or girl name?
Indiana is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (2,090 girls and 1,447 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.