India

At a Glance: Name: India – Meaning: place name for the country, ultimately 'river' (via the Indus) – Origin: English (place name, ultimately Sanskrit) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: IN-dee-uh

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India is an English name taken directly from the country's name, which ultimately traces back to the Indus River. It's a straightforward place name rather than a name built from an English word, so what you're choosing is a geographic name, not a more figurative one. Name data going back to 1880 gives a full picture of how it's been used for babies in the U.S.

Meaning & Origin of India

Meaning: Place name for the country, ultimately 'river' (via the Indus).

Origin: English (place name, ultimately Sanskrit).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce India

Phonetic: IN-dee-uh   IPA: /ˈɪndiə/

Popularity of India

India reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #299 with 1,049 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #1354, with only 168 babies named India.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name India mean?

Place name for the country, ultimately ‘river’ (via the Indus). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/India)

How do you pronounce India?

India is pronounced IN-dee-uh (IPA: /ˈɪndiə/).

Is India a popular name right now?

India peaked at #299 in 2001 and is ranked #1354 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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