Holding steady.
Popularity of Cindia since 1949
Babies named Cindia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 9 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 56 |
| 1970s | 92 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cindia is a rare American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1949. It peaked in usage in 1974, which saw the highest number of baby girls named Cindia. Since the 1970s, usage has remained stable and uncommon, never reaching the top 1000 rankings. The name's trajectory shows a low but steady presence, likely reflecting its status as a creative variant of the more popular Cindy. Cindia has not been associated with any particular state or region, as it appears sporadically across the country. As a modern coinage, it lacks deep historical roots but carries the familiar charm of its source names.
Cindia is a modern English coinage, likely a respelling or elaboration of Cindy. Cindy originated as a diminutive of Cynthia, from the Greek name Kynthia, meaning "woman from Mount Kynthos" (on Delos, birthplace of Artemis). Alternatively, Cindy may derive from Cinderella, a French fairy-tale name from "cendre" (ashes). Cindia emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in the U.S. in 1949, as a fashionable variation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cindy, Cindi, Dia
Sibling names for Cindia
Names that share Cindia's style, for a brother or sister.
