Indianna
A feminine name meaning "from India" or "Land of the Indians".
Name Census estimates that about 74 living Americans carry the first name Indianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Indianna today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Indianna births was 2014 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Indianna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Indianna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
74
~ 1 in 4,631,815 Americans
Peak year
2014
9 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,458
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Indianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Indianna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 35 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Indianna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Indianna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Indianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Indianna
The name Indianna has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the word "Indra," which refers to the Hindu god of rain, thunder, and lightning. The name gained popularity across various regions of ancient India, particularly in the northern parts of the subcontinent.
During the Vedic period, which spanned from approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, the name Indianna was mentioned in several Hindu scriptures, including the Rig Veda and the Upanishads. These ancient texts often portrayed Indra as a powerful deity, revered for his ability to bring forth life-sustaining rains and ensure the prosperity of crops and vegetation.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Indianna can be traced back to the 6th century BCE. One notable figure bearing this name was Indianna, a renowned scholar and philosopher from the city of Varanasi, who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit literature and Hindu philosophy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Indianna. In the 12th century CE, Indianna was a revered mystic and spiritual leader from the state of Rajasthan, renowned for her profound insights into the nature of consciousness and the pursuit of enlightenment.
During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries, there was a prominent figure named Indianna, who served as a trusted advisor to Emperor Akbar. Her wisdom and diplomatic skills were highly valued, and she played a crucial role in fostering harmony between the diverse communities within the empire.
In the 18th century, Indianna was the name of a celebrated poet and playwright from the city of Lucknow. Her literary works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated to this day.
Another notable figure bearing the name Indianna was a 19th-century social reformer and advocate for women's rights. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women, challenging traditional gender norms and paving the way for future generations of women to have equal opportunities.
While the name Indianna has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural divides, resonating with individuals across the globe who appreciate its rich history and profound meaning.
People
Indianna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Indianna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Indianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Indianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 74 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Indianna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,631,815 US residents.
Is Indianna a common name?
We classify Indianna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 75 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Indianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Indianna was 2014, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Indianna is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Indianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Indianna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.