Indian Baby Names

558 Indian names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Indian names are melodic, meaning-rich and beautifully varied — drawn from many languages and traditions across the subcontinent. Indian baby names tend to carry a blessing inside them, which is exactly why so many families choose one: the name itself is a wish for the child.

Popular Indian Girl Names

Aaradhya, Kavya, Navya and Jiya are much-loved favorites. For something softer, Sahana, Samaya and Dhriti are lovely, while Aavya, Krisha and Vaani feel fresh and modern.

Strong Indian Boy Names

Vivaan, Aaryan and Armaan lead, with Devansh, Rudransh and Yuvraj for something more resonant. Shorter, punchier picks include Parth, Samay and Divit.

Names That Carry a Blessing

In many Indian naming traditions the meaning comes first and the sound second — so parents choose a word they want their child to grow into. That is a beautiful way to name a baby, and it is why these names feel so intentional.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.

Indian Girl Names

Sahana#1782 in the U.S.Patience, endurance, forbearance▶Jiya#1824 in the U.S.Jiya▶Navya#1885 in the U.S.To be praised, laudable▶Shyla#1888 in the U.S.Daughter of the mountain (epithet of Parvati)▶Miraya#1985 in the U.S.An elaboration of Meera/Mira (the devotional poet-saint Mirabai), with Sanskrit-based interpret▶Samaya#1988 in the U.S.Tranquil, peaceful▶Nazareth#2019 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvation▶Anabia#2094 in the U.S.To return▶Krisha#2118 in the U.S.Variant/feminine form of Krishna, from Sanskrit krishna 'black, dark, dark blue'; associated wi▶Aaradhya#2128 in the U.S.Worship▶Aavya#2143 in the U.S.To animate, to drive, to protect▶Dhriti#2152 in the U.S.She Who Has Courage and Patience▶Vaani#2185 in the U.S.Sanskrit 'voice, speech, eloquence'; an epithet of the goddess Saraswati.▶Kavya#2538 in the U.S.Poem▶Sanaya#2644 in the U.S.- old, ancient, long lasting, linger▶Arzoi#2769 in the U.S.Petition, supplication, request▶Aayla#2877 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Ishika#2894 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Devi#3227 in the U.S.Goddess; the Sanskrit title of the supreme Mother Goddess in Hinduism▶Sayani#3256 in the U.S.Wise, clever, grown-up; from the Hindi and Bengali word sayani/sayaani▶Aradhya#3267 in the U.S.Worshipped, to be revered, worthy of devotion; from Sanskrit aradhya▶

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Indian Boy Names

Armaan#1587 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu 'arman' meaning 'wish, desire, longing, hope'.▶Yuvaan#1804 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Devansh#1851 in the U.S.Part of God▶Vivaan#1858 in the U.S.Full of life▶Rudransh#1910 in the U.S.A part of Lord Shiva (Rudra)▶Nirvaan#2033 in the U.S.A Soul that has reached the final goal of being free from the cycle of birth & death▶Azaan#2072 in the U.S.To call, to announce▶Aaryan#2112 in the U.S.Noble, honorable, high-born; modern variant spelling of Aryan from Sanskrit arya.▶Yuvraj#2545 in the U.S.Heir apparent, crown prince▶Nazareth#2727 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvation▶Rivaan#3139 in the U.S.Indian name from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'sun's ray,' 'the sun,' or 'rising one'; used prima▶Hari#3233 in the U.S.Tawny, golden-brown, bay-colored; an epithet and beloved name of the god Vishnu and of Krishna▶Laksh#3242 in the U.S.Aim, target, goal; from Sanskrit laksh/lakshya, the root behind Lakshman and Lakshmi▶Parth#3250 in the U.S.Son of Pritha (Kunti); the epithet by which Krishna addresses the archer Arjuna throughout the ▶Nirvan#3306 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nirvana — 'blowing out, liberation', the release from suffering in Hindu and Budd▶Riyansh#3310 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage in the -ansh family ('part, portion' in Sanskrit), popularly glossed 'ray▶Rishiv#3369 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage blending Rishi — Sanskrit 'sage, seer' — with Shiv, the god Shiva's name▶Samay#3372 in the U.S.Time, occasion, the right moment; from Sanskrit samaya, used as a given name in India and Nepal▶Krishav#3417 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage built on Krishna — 'dark, all-attractive' — with a contemporary -av endin▶Madhav#3422 in the U.S.Descendant of Madhu — madhu meaning 'honey, sweet' — an epithet of Krishna also linked to sprin▶Naksh#3426 in the U.S.Engraving, imprint, drawn image — from Arabic-Persian naqsh — used in Urdu-Hindi for fine featu▶

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Frequently Asked

What are popular Indian girl names?

Popular Indian girl names include Aaradhya, Kavya, Navya, Jiya and Sahana.

What are popular Indian boy names?

Popular Indian boy names include Vivaan, Aaryan, Armaan, Devansh and Parth.

How do I know I am saying an Indian name correctly?

Every name page here includes a clear audio pronunciation alongside the meaning, so you can hear it before you commit to it.

How many Indian baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 558 Indian baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.