India

Meaning of India

The name India refers to the country of India. It symbolizes the land and its rich culture.

India has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of India

After ranking as high as #299 in 2001, India has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named India

• India Arie
  American singer and songwriter
• India Eisley
  American actress
• India Hicks
  British designer and author
• India Summer
  American adult film actress
• India Amarteifio
  British actress

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Questions about the name India

What does the name India mean?

India means the name india refers to the country of india. it symbolizes the land and its rich culture, and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is India a boy's or a girl's name?

India is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name India?

India did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was India most popular?

India peaked at #299 in 2001.