India is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1722 in 2025 with 118 recorded births. This places India in the top 10% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 1,049 births ranking #299. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 82.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 13,621 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.