Indigo

Meaning of Indigo

Indigo refers to a deep blue-purple dye obtained from plants. The name evokes the color itself.

Indigo has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Indigo

After ranking as high as #903 in 2021, Indigo has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Indigo

• Indigo Girls
  American folk-rock duo
• Indigo Montoya
  Fictional character
• Indigo Carey
  Nick Cannon's daughter
• Indigo Sparke
  Australian singer-songwriter
• Indigo Lewin
  British actress

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Questions about the name Indigo

What does the name Indigo mean?

Indigo means indigo refers to a deep blue-purple dye obtained from plants. the name evokes the color itself, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Indigo?

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

When was Indigo most popular?

Indigo peaked at #903 in 2021.