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Indiana

♂ Boy

Pronounced ihn-dee-AN-uh /ɪn.di.ˈæn.ə/Medium

Meaning: Land of the IndiansMedium

In 30 seconds: Indiana is an English place name turned given name, meaning 'land of the Indians' — the U.S. state name used directly for a person.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningLand of the Indians
U.S. rank (2025)#2317 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births60 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,446

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919902025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Indiana began as a coined geographic name, literally 'land of the Indians', and has been adopted as a first name in the way American place names sometimes are. There are no listed older variations; its history as a personal name is recent and tied to the place itself.

The name has a flowing, four-syllable rhythm and works for either sex, though it is given here as a boy's name. The Australian actress and singer Indiana Evans, known for 'Home and Away' and 'H2O: Just Add Water', carries it.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Indiana is 'land of the Indians', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Indiana — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Indiana Evans (1990–present)
    Australian actress and singer, known for 'Home and Away' and 'H2O: Just Add Water'.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Indiana mean?

Indiana is usually explained as meaning 'land of the Indians' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Indiana?

It's commonly said ihn-dee-AN-uh /ɪn.di.ˈæn.ə/.

Is Indiana a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Indiana is used as a boy name.

How popular is Indiana?

In 2024, Indiana ranked #2154 in the U.S. for boys, with 68 births recorded.

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