Indra

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Pronounced IN-drah /ˈɪn.drɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Indra — the Hindu king of the gods, the god of storms, rain, thunder, and war (linked to 'powerful, possessing drops/rain')Low

In 30 seconds: King of the gods: Indra is the Hindu god of storms and rain — the king of the gods. Powerful, classic, and warm (said 'IN-drah').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit Indra — the Hindu king of the gods, the god of storms, rain, thunder, and war (linked to 'powerful, possessing drops/rain')

U.S. rank (2025)#6597 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 130

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 is the name of the Hindu king of the gods — the mighty wielder of the thunderbolt (vajra), the god of storms, rain, thunder, and war, celebrated in the Rigveda (the name is linked to 'powerful' or 'possessing rain-drops'; the meaning is debated, which we note, as is the deity origin). A powerful, classic Indian name, used for both sexes, here for boys (said 'IN-drah'; nickname Indi).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-king-of-the-gods at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Indra is the Hindu king of the gods — the wielder of the thunderbolt, the god of storms, rain, and war — a powerful, classic name (we note its sacred origin; the meaning is linked to 'power' and 'rain'; said 'IN-drah').

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Indra — deity; meaning debated

Variations

IndranIndrajitInder

Nicknames

Indi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Indra mean?

Indra is the Hindu king of the gods (storms and rain); the literal meaning is debated, and we note the deity origin.

How do you pronounce Indra?

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

Is Indra a boy or girl name?

Indra is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Indra?

Indra is a rare name in the U.S.