Indra

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Pronounced IN-drah /ˈɪn.drə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Indra, the Hindu god of the sky, storms, rain, and war — king of the devas; often glossed 'possessing drops of rain.' Used for both sexes; note the deity.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of the sky-god: Indra is the Hindu god of storm and rain (said 'IN-drah'). Powerful and sacred — note the deity.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Indra, the Hindu god of the sky, storms, rain, and war — king of the devas; often glossed 'possessing drops of rain.' Used for both sexes; note the deity.

U.S. rank (2025)#9713 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 813

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Indra names the Hindu god of the sky and storms, king of the devas in the Vedas. A powerful, sacred name, note the deity — used across genders, it reads strong and elemental, rare in the U.S. (said 'IN-drah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., across Indian and Nordic families. Rare, sacred, and powerful.

Did you know? Indra is the Sanskrit name of the Hindu god of sky, storm, rain, and war — king of the devas — often glossed 'possessing drops of rain.' Note the deity; it is used for both girls and boys (said 'IN-drah').

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References — Indra — Sanskrit; Hindu god of sky and storm; note deity

Variations

IndiraIndreIndrani

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Indra mean?

Indra is the Sanskrit name of the Hindu god of sky, storm, and rain — king of the devas; note the deity.

How do you pronounce Indra?

It's said IN-drah /ˈɪn.drə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Indra a boy or girl name?

Indra is used for both girls and boys; note it names a Hindu god.

How popular is Indra?

Indra is a rare name in the U.S.