India
India is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Land of the Indus River.
Origin and history
India is a geographical name derived from the Indus River, ultimate root from Old Persian Hindu. It was adopted as an English feminine given name in the 19th century during the British colonial era. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady, moderate usage throughout history, frequently ranking inside or just outside the top 1,000.
Popularity in the United States
23,990 babies in the United States have been named India since 1880. It ranks #939 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1056.
States where it is most popular
- GA (8.5 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- OH (6 %)
- CA (5.9 %)
- NC (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 154 |
| 1890-1900 | 196 |
| 1900-1910 | 149 |
| 1910-1920 | 264 |
| 1920-1930 | 289 |
| 1930-1940 | 151 |
| 1940-1950 | 250 |
| 1950-1960 | 424 |
| 1960-1970 | 356 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,611 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,788 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,112 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,361 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,610 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,275 |
Famous people named India
- India Arie: Singer, Songwriter
- India Hicks: Designer, Author
- India Eisley: Actress
Nicknames
Indy, Indi, Dia
Fun facts
- The name gained visibility in American popular culture through the character India Wilkes in Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel 'Gone with the Wind'.
- The country name ultimately traces back to the Sanskrit word 'Sindhu', meaning river, referring specifically to the Indus.