Indra vs Niyam

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

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Niyam

Boy #5,531 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rule, discipline, restraint"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,531
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni, Niy

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Popularity Comparison

Indra Rank #5,682
Niyam Rank #5,531

Niyam is more popular, ranked #5531 vs #5682 for Indra.

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

Niyam ___

  • Niyam Dev
  • Niyam Raj
  • Niyam Arjun
  • Niyam Vikram
  • Niyam Hari

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Indra

Arjun Varuna Surya Maya Priya

If you choose Niyam

Aarav Dhruv Kavya Ananya Riya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indra or Niyam more popular?

Niyam is more popular, ranked #5531 compared to Indra at #5682 in the United States.

What do Indra and Niyam mean?

Indra means "possessor of rain drops" (Sanskrit origin). Niyam means "rule, discipline, restraint" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Indra and Niyam boy or girl names?

Indra is primarily a boy name. Niyam is primarily a boy name.

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