Total births
813
Unisex name · since 1951
Indra
Indra has 813 recorded births since 1951 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2015 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10406
- among girls today
- 813
- born since 1951
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
Indra currently ranks #10406 among unisex names in America, with 813 babies recorded since 1951.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Indra has been recorded 813 times among girls since 1951, currently ranked #10406 nationally and more common than 41% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 2025.
- #10406 among girls today
- 813 born since 1951
- 2010s peak decade
- 41% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Indra is currently the #10406 unisex name in America, more common than 41% of girls - 813 born since 1951, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10406
- among girls today
- 813
- born since 1951
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other girls
Indra vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10406
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 41% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Indra was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
28 babies were named Indra in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Indra compares
813 Top 35% higher than 65% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Indra's all-time total is 113% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Indra | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 813 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 48 | 19,840 |
Indra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Indra's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1954, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Indra at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#10,406
Active since
1951
Indra popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Indra popularity over time - boys
130 total births recorded since 1995 (Indra as boys' name)
Indra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Indra's strongest decade.
172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Indra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 29
1950s
29 births
- 1960s
1960s
72 births
- 1970s
1970s
102 births
- 1980s
1980s
98 births
- 1990s
1990s
109 births
- 2000s
2000s
140 births
- 2010s
2010s
172 births
- 2020s
2020s
91 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 172 births (21% of all-time use).
How Indra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Indra's total volume
Indra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Indra by state
Where Indra concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 39 | 4.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Indra's total US births 4.8%
Even split
39 of 813 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Indra? ▼
813 babies have been named Indra since 1951. It currently ranks #10406 among girls. The peak year was 2015 with 28 births.
When was Indra most popular? ▼
Indra was most popular in the 2010s decade with 172 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Indra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Indra are California (39 births), New York (10 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Indra a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Indra is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 813 births, and as a boy's name it has 130 births.
How long has the name Indra been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Indra since 1951 -- 75 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Indra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include India, Indie, Indigo, Indira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Indra's data
- Indra's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (172 total births) through the 2020s (91) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Indras (39 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Indra
Nearby Names Like Indra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Indra
India Girl
#1351 23,990 births
Indie Girl
#654 4,412 births
Indigo Girl
#920 4,020 births
Indira Girl
#2989 2,476 births
Indy Girl
#778 2,329 births
Compare Indra side by side: Indra vs India Indra vs Indie Indra vs Indigo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Indra
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1951–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Indra: #10406 Unisex Name - 813 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/indra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Indra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.