India is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #836 in 2009 with 335 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 1,049 births ranking #299. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 49.9%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 5,483 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.