Indiana vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Indiana

Boy #2,153 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"land of the Indians"

Origin: American English

American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Indiana Rank #2,153

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2153 for Indiana.

Is Indiana or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Indiana at #2153 in the United States.

What do Indiana and Ames mean?

Indiana means "land of the Indians" (American English origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Indiana and Ames boy or girl names?

Indiana is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.