India is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #299 in 2001 with 1,049 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 1,049 births ranking #299. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 57.0%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 1,716 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.