India is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #429 in 2024 with 100 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 438 births ranking #130. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 59.2%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,580 girls born was named India. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
India is a striking place-inspired name with a graceful, familiar sound. It feels elegant, worldly, and very recognisable.
The name has long been used in English-speaking naming, especially in Britain, and reflects the broader appeal of evocative place names. Its identity is more geographic and cultural than etymological in a narrow sense.