Indra vs Ishir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ishir

Boy #5,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, mighty, powerful"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,690
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ish

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Indra Rank #5,682
Ishir Rank #5,690

Indra is more popular, ranked #5682 vs #5690 for Ishir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Indra ___

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

Ishir ___

  • Ishir Dev
  • Ishir Raj
  • Ishir Arjun
  • Ishir Veer
  • Ishir Jay
  • Ishir Kiran

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Indra

Arjun Varuna Surya Maya Priya

If you choose Ishir

Aryan Kiran Anaya Priya Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indra or Ishir more popular?

Indra is more popular, ranked #5682 compared to Ishir at #5690 in the United States.

What do Indra and Ishir mean?

Indra means "possessor of rain drops" (Sanskrit origin). Ishir means "strong, mighty, powerful" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Indra and Ishir boy or girl names?

Indra is primarily a boy name. Ishir is primarily a boy name.

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