The first name Indiana

In 2025, 44 girls were named Indiana, making it the 816th most popular girls’ name. It peaked in 2019, with 93 births (#453).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Indiana with other names.

In 2025, 84 girls born in the United States were named Indiana, the 2,202nd most popular girls’ name that year. It was used most in 2021, when 112 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

Nicknames for Indiana

• Ind
• In

• Indiana Evans
  Australian actress and singer, born 1990
• Indiana Vassilev
  American soccer player, born 2001
• Indy Neidell
  American historian, actor and YouTube personality, born 1967

What does the name Indiana mean?

From Indian + -a. From Indiana Territory, dating from 1800, noting the territory's large Native American Indian population. From Indian Territory.

How popular is the name Indiana?

In 2025, 44 girls born in England and Wales were named Indiana, ranking 816th. Its peak was 2019, with 93 births.

What are nicknames for Indiana?

Common nicknames for Indiana include Ind, In.

Is Indiana a boy's or a girl's name?

Both. Of the 3,537 US babies named Indiana since 1880, 59% were girls and 41% boys.

When was Indiana most popular?

2021 in the United States, when 112 babies were named Indiana, its highest rank at 1,811th.

How do you pronounce Indiana?

Indiana is /ˌɪndiˈænə/, 4 syllables.