Declining since 2016, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Indra since 1951
Babies named Indra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 29 | 0 |
| 1960s | 72 | 0 |
| 1970s | 102 | 0 |
| 1980s | 98 | 0 |
| 1990s | 109 | 10 |
| 2000s | 140 | 0 |
| 2010s | 172 | 47 |
| 2020s | 91 | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Indra has been recorded in U.S. birth data since 1951, with occasional use for both sexes. Its peak popularity came in 2020, though even then it remained extremely rare. The name has shown a falling trajectory since 2016, with usage declining slightly in the 2020s. Despite its mythological weight, Indra has never broken into the top tier of American names, maintaining a steady but low presence. Its 1-in-160,727 rate in 2025 reflects its niche status, while the spelling and pronunciation remain consistent with its Sanskrit origins.
Indra is a Sanskrit name derived from the root 'indu', meaning 'drop' (of rain). In Hindu mythology, Indra is the king of the gods, god of thunder and rain, and ruler of the heavens. The name has been used across South and Southeast Asia, particularly in India, Nepal, and Indonesia, often within Hindu and Buddhist contexts. Its use in the U.S. remains rare, with mostly male bearers but sometimes given to girls.
“Indra” around the world
Where Indra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Indy, Indie
Variants: Indira, Indrajit
Sibling names for Indra
Names that share Indra's style, for a brother or sister.
