What origin is the name Indiana?

Indiana comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Indiana a popular name?

Indiana is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Indiana?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Indiana — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Indiana

Q: Is Indiana a rare name?

Yes. Indiana does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Indiana

Indiana

Unisex

english

3 syllables

Indiana is an english unisex name meaning "This unisex English name literally translates to land of the Indians. It is often associated with the American state or the country of India.".

Parents who choose Indiana pick a unisex name from the english tradition, meaning "This unisex English name literally translates to land of the Indians. It is often associated with the American state or the country of India.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This unisex English name literally translates to land of the Indians. It is often associated with the American state or the country of India.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Indiana

Very rare in US records

What does Indiana mean?

Indiana is a unisex name of english origin meaning "This unisex English name literally translates to land of the Indians. It is often associated with the American state or the country of India.".