Indra: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A mighty name of the king of gods, ruler of thunder.
Indra as a Boy Name
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #8954
- Peak
- #6530 in 2019
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Indra Means
Indra is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A mighty name of the king of gods, ruler of thunder.
How Popular Indra Is
Indra currently ranks #8954 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6530 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Indra
- Indra is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Indra is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Style
Indra as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #8954
- Peak
- #6530 in 2019
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Indra Means
Indra is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin. A possessor of rain, mighty and revered.
How Popular Indra Is
Indra currently ranks #8954 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6530 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Indra
- Indra is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Indra is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
- It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
Names Like Indra
Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Indra
Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Indra.
Questions About Indra
What does Indra mean?
Indra is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A mighty name of the king of gods, ruler of thunder.
How popular is Indra?
Indra currently ranks #8954 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6530 in 2019. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Indra come from?
Indra comes from Sanskrit roots. Indra is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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