Indian names
The 20 most-given names of Indian origin in the US today.
- Kaligirl · From Sanskrit 'kala' meaning black or time#242 · 948
- Ishaanboy · From Sanskrit 'Ishan' meaning 'sun', 'lord', or 'northeast direction'#692 · 266
- Krishivboy · Modern Indian name blending Krishna and Shiva - evokes divinity, popular since 2010s#951 · 209
- Yashnagirl · From Sanskrit 'yashas' meaning 'fame, glory' - modern Indian feminine name linked to praise#1,206 · 143
- Kalayagirl · From Sanskrit 'kalya' meaning 'auspicious, beautiful' - used in Thai and Indian communities#916 · 109
- Aseesgirl · Punjabi 'asees' from Sanskrit 'ashis' meaning 'blessing' - traditional Sikh and Punjabi name#1,779 · 75
- Keshavboy · Sanskrit name of Krishna/Vishnu meaning 'beautiful-haired' - classic Hindu name#1,696 · 69
- Nirvaanboy · From Sanskrit 'nirvana' meaning 'liberation, bliss, extinction of suffering' - variant spelling used in India and diaspora#1,400 · 62
- Elloragirl · From Indian Ellora Caves in Maharashtra - place-name evoking rock-cut temples#125 · 52
- Aizalgirl · Uncertain meaning, possibly linked to Aizawl in Mizoram - used as modern feminine name in India#1,018 · 51
- Gurbaazboy · Punjabi Sikh name, 'Guru's hawk' - symbolizes bravery and loyalty in Sikh tradition#2,048 · 50
- Shlokboy · Sanskrit 'shloka' meaning hymn or verse - Hindu name for sacred Sanskrit couplets#2,168 · 46
- Nihiragirl · From Sanskrit suggesting 'adornment, charming' - modern Indian feminine name in diaspora use#2,459 · 45
- Anairagirl · Modern invention rising in India and US#2,849 · 36
- Jasleengirl · Absorbed in glory and praise - Punjabi Sikh name from jas 'glory' and lin#754 · 30
- Kavinboy · From Sanskrit 'kavi' meaning 'poet, handsome' - popular Tamil name, also used as variant of Kevin#233 · 27
- Rivanboy · Modern invention with no traditional meaning - increasingly used in India and the US as a fresh name#3,503 · 24
- Tiyagirl · Indian name often linked to 'parrot, chirping bird' - also used as a short form of longer names in the West#1,415 · 13
- Tanayboy · Sanskrit 'son, offspring'#7,149 · 10
- Sohelboy · From Arabic Suhail meaning 'easy' and star Canopus - common Bengali form spelled Sohel#7,139 · 0
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