How Many People Are Named Indira?

Complete statistics for the name Indira: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Indira
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Indira means 'moonlight' in Sanskrit, a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 138,277 Americans are named Indira, making it very unique with just 2,387 living bearers today. The majority, 60%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern choice.

~2,387
Living in US
1 in 138,277
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Moonlight
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Inspiring Determined Compassionate
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

29,501
Worldwide Bearers
#2,448
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,933
🇪🇸 Spain
1,975
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,934
🇵🇪 Peru
1,901
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,843
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,650
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
1,491
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,461
🇬🇪 Georgia
1,359
🇨🇦 Canada
1,124

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,387 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
1,465
Would be under 30 (60%)
970
Would be 30–60 (40%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,435 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Indira Through the Generations

Indira has seen a steady presence in the United States since the early 2000s, peaking in 2001 with 72 births. Today, there are 2,387 people named Indira living in the country, with the average age sitting at 27. The age distribution reveals a youthful skew, with 1,465 under 30 and 970 between 30 and 60, indicating that Indira is a name embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 406
California 357
Texas 135
Florida 70
New Jersey 29
Illinois 21
Pennsylvania 15
Maryland 13
Washington 10
Minnesota 8

✨ Similar Names to Indira

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Indira's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Indira

How Many People Have the Name Indira?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,387 people in the United States currently share the name Indira. That works out to roughly 1 in every 138,277 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Indira a Common or Rare Name?

Indira is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Indira Mean?

Indira means "moonlight" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Indira in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Indira Most Popular?

The name Indira reached peak popularity in 2001, with 72 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Indira?

Approximately 2,387 people named Indira live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,435. That works out to roughly 1 in 138,277 Americans.

Is Indira a rare name?

Indira is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 138,277 Americans has this name.

What does the name Indira mean?

Indira means "moonlight" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Indira more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Indira are male and 100% are female.

When was Indira most popular?

Indira peaked in 2001 with 72 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,387
All-Time Births2,435
1 in X1 in 138,277
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2001
World Rank#2,448
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.