Indira
Indira: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Indira
- A female given name from Sanskrit commonly used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit इन्दिरा (indirā).
How popular is Indira?
Since 1880, 2,476 girls in the U.S. have been named Indira. Its highest rank for girls was #1721 in 1966. In 2025, 39 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Indira
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More Sanskrit commonly used in India girl names
Indira FAQ
What does the name Indira mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit commonly used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit इन्दिरा (indirā).
What is the origin of the name Indira?
Indira is listed as a name of Sanskrit commonly used in India origin.
How popular is the name Indira?
Since 1880, 2,476 girls in the U.S. have been named Indira. Its highest rank for girls was #1721 in 1966. In 2025, 39 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Indira a boy or girl name?
Indira is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,476 girls and 0 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.