Indira Girl
Origin(s)
Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'splendid'; Hindi: 'beauty'
Historical & Cultural Background
Indira is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in India. It is often associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who represents wealth and prosperity. The name gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly due to Indira Gandhi, the first female Prime Minister of India. It reflects cultural values of beauty and brilliance.
Trend Summary
Indira has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Ishani, Nandini, Aditi, Kavya, Radhika, Tanvi, Sundari
Variants
- Indira
- Inder
International Variants
- Indira (Hindi)
- Indira (Sanskrit)
Famous people named Indira
Indira Gandhi was an Indian politician and the first and only female Prime Minister of India.
Indira Varma is a British actress known for her roles in 'Game of Thrones' and 'Rome'.
Indira Naidoo is an Australian television presenter and journalist.
Indira Karamchand is a noted Indian author and poet.
Fictional characters named Indira
Indira is a character in the novel 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy.
Indira is a character in the animated series 'The Legend of Korra' as a member of the Fire Nation.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Indira was first seen in the United States in 1966. Indira has ranked as high as #1227 nationally which occurred in 2001 and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Indira has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Indira (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
MD | 7 | |
CA | 6 | |
NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1966 | 43 |
1967 | 17 |
1968 | 16 |
1969 | 14 |
1970 | 20 |
1971 | 35 |
1972 | 34 |
1973 | 21 |
1974 | 15 |
1975 | 17 |
1976 | 26 |
1977 | 21 |
1978 | 26 |
1979 | 26 |
1980 | 40 |
1981 | 30 |
1982 | 24 |
1983 | 20 |
1984 | 51 |
1985 | 62 |
1986 | 32 |
1987 | 26 |
1988 | 34 |
1989 | 33 |
1990 | 35 |
1991 | 43 |
1992 | 36 |
1993 | 43 |
1994 | 42 |
1995 | 41 |
1996 | 47 |
1997 | 56 |
1998 | 67 |
1999 | 56 |
2000 | 63 |
2001 | 72 |
2002 | 63 |
2003 | 66 |
2004 | 38 |
2005 | 63 |
2006 | 58 |
2007 | 63 |
2008 | 69 |
2009 | 56 |
2010 | 41 |
2011 | 55 |
2012 | 54 |
2013 | 42 |
2014 | 49 |
2015 | 47 |
2016 | 59 |
2017 | 42 |
2018 | 39 |
2019 | 37 |
2020 | 41 |
2021 | 44 |
2022 | 38 |
2023 | 34 |
2024 | 53 |