Declining since 2022, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Indica since 1986
Babies named Indica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 140 |
| 2010s | 237 |
| 2020s | 209 |
Meaning & origin
Indica entered the U.S. naming charts in 1986, a modern coinage that draws directly from the botanical classification of a cannabis strain. Its use has always been rare, peaking in 2022 before beginning a downward trajectory. In 2025, the name ranked 6,325, with an incidence of 1 in 89,293 newborns. The name's association with cannabis culture likely drives its niche appeal, but it has never achieved mainstream popularity. Indica has no top states or significant historical usage, remaining a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unconventional name.
Indica is a modern coinage, likely derived from the Latin word 'indicum' (meaning 'of India') or directly from the botanical name Cannabis indica, a strain of cannabis. It first appeared as a given name in the United States in 1986 and has seen sporadic use, possibly linked to cannabis culture. The name has no traditional etymology or historical use as a personal name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Indi, Canna
Sibling names for Indica
Names that share Indica's style, for a brother or sister.
