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India

Pronunciation: [ IHND-ee-uh ]

Boy Name #21,719 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

India is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced IHND-ee-uh.

Parents who love the name India often also consider Inez, Ina, India .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#21,719
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ind Iny Indie

Also a Girl Name

India is also used as a girl name, ranked #1353.

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Frequently Asked Questions About India

Is India a boy or girl name?
India is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21719. As a girl name, it is ranked #1353. India is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce India?
India is pronounced IHND-ee-uh.
How popular is the name India?
India is currently ranked #21719 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for India?
Common nicknames for India include Ind, Iny, and Indie.
Is India a common or rare name?
India is an uncommon name, ranked #21719 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name India

India is a boy name .

Is India a boy or girl name? India is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,719 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,353. India is more commonly used as a girl name.

India is currently ranked #21,719 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for India include Ind, Iny, and Indie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of India include Indigo, Indiana, Indie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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