Dana vs Indigo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Girl #1,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judge, arbiter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Irish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,076
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan

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Indigo

Girl #923 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"deep blue-purple color, from India"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#923
Total SSA Count
287
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Indie, Indy, Indi

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Popularity Comparison

Dana Rank #1,076
Indigo Rank #923

Indigo is more popular, ranked #923 vs #1076 for Dana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dana ___

  • Dana Marie
  • Dana Lynn
  • Dana Nicole
  • Dana Rose
  • Dana Elizabeth
  • Dana Christine

Indigo ___

  • Indigo Rose
  • Indigo Sky
  • Indigo Blue
  • Indigo Wild
  • Indigo Storm
  • Indigo Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

If you choose Indigo

Violet Scarlet Cobalt Azure Saffron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Indigo more popular?

Indigo is more popular, ranked #923 compared to Dana at #1076 in the United States.

What do Dana and Indigo mean?

Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Indigo means "deep blue-purple color, from India" (Greek origin).

Are Dana and Indigo boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a girl name. Indigo is primarily a girl name.

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