Indigo vs Laken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Laken

Girl #1,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the lake, lake dweller"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,220
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lake, Lakie

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Popularity Comparison

Indigo Rank #923
Laken Rank #1,220

Indigo is more popular, ranked #923 vs #1220 for Laken.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Indigo ___

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

Laken ___

  • Laken Grace
  • Laken Marie
  • Laken Elise
  • Laken Jane
  • Laken Blair
  • Laken Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Indigo

Violet Scarlet Cobalt Azure Saffron

If you choose Laken

Rylan Brecken Cove River Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indigo or Laken more popular?

Indigo is more popular, ranked #923 compared to Laken at #1220 in the United States.

What do Indigo and Laken mean?

Indigo means "deep blue-purple color, from India" (Greek origin). Laken means "from the lake, lake dweller" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Indigo and Laken boy or girl names?

Indigo is primarily a girl name. Laken is primarily a girl name.

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