Dian vs Indra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dian

Boy #5,591 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"candle, light"

Origin: Malay/Indonesian

Cultural Roots

Chinese Indonesian Filipino Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,591
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Di

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Indra

Boy #5,682 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"possessor of rain drops"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Balinese Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,682
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ind

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dian Rank #5,591
Indra Rank #5,682

Dian is more popular, ranked #5591 vs #5682 for Indra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dian ___

  • Dian Wei
  • Dian Jun
  • Dian Ming
  • Dian Lin
  • Dian Hao
  • Dian Feng

Indra ___

  • Indra Kai
  • Indra Raj
  • Indra Dev
  • Indra Neel
  • Indra James
  • Indra Leo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dian

Ming Yuna Wei Lian Bo

If you choose Indra

Arjun Varuna Surya Maya Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dian or Indra more popular?

Dian is more popular, ranked #5591 compared to Indra at #5682 in the United States.

What do Dian and Indra mean?

Dian means "candle, light" (Malay/Indonesian origin). Indra means "possessor of rain drops" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Dian and Indra boy or girl names?

Dian is primarily a boy name. Indra is primarily a boy name.

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