Indira

Indira is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “beauty.” In 2024 it was given to 53 girls in the United States.

Indira at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“beauty”

About the name Indira

Indira belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “beauty” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Indira first appears in Social Security records in 1966. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1721 in 1966, and in 2024 53 babies received the name — 2,435 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Indira in US records

First recorded (US)
1966
Best US rank
#1721 in 1966
Peak year
2001
Babies named Indira in 2024
53
Total since 1880
2,435

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Indira mean?

Indira means “beauty” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Indira a boy or girl name?

Indira is a girl name. In 2024, 53 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Indira?

Indira comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Indira?

Indira first appears in US records in 1966. Its best-ever ranking was #1721 in 1966, and 53 babies were given the name in 2024.

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