Rising since 1997, #2,542 for girls today.
Popularity of Indi since 1967
Babies named Indi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 | 0 |
| 1970s | 14 | 0 |
| 1980s | 11 | 0 |
| 1990s | 17 | 0 |
| 2000s | 68 | 0 |
| 2010s | 283 | 26 |
| 2020s | 447 | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Indi is a modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1967 but remained rare until the late 1990s. Since 1997, its usage has steadily risen, peaking in 2023. As of 2025, it ranks at 2542, with about 1 in 23,294 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most popular in states like Arkansas, Louisiana, and Colorado. While its exact meaning is uncertain, it likely draws from the name Indira or the country India, giving it a global and contemporary feel. Its rise reflects a broader trend toward short, vowel-ending names and creative spellings.
Indi is likely a modern invention, either as a diminutive of Indira (a Sanskrit name meaning 'beauty' or 'splendor') or as a respelling of the country name India, which itself derives from the River Indus. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1967, with its use rising steadily since the late 1990s. It may also be influenced by the popular suffix -i, lending a trendy, feminine feel.
Where Indi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Indi” around the world
Where Indi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Indy
Sibling names for Indi
Names that share Indi's style, for a brother or sister.
