Girl Name · Sanskrit Origin
Indira
Indira is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Indira is a girl baby name of Sanskrit origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Indira often also consider Indie.
Indira meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Indira has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Sanskrit naming roots help connect Indira to related Sanskrit baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Indira as I·N·D·I·R·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Indira is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Indira variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Indiraa, Indirae, Indiray, Indir.
- Nicknames: Ind and I.
- Middle names: Pair Indira with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Indira middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Indie, Indy, Indigo, India, Isadora — full picks on the sibling names for Indira guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Indira? Browse our names like Indira guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Indira
What does the name Indira mean?
Indira has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Indira?
Indira originates in Sanskrit naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Indira?
Indira has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Indira a boy's or girl's name?
Indira is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Indira in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Indira sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Indira?
Names that share Indira's sound and style include Indie, Indy, Indigo, India, Isadora.
What middle names pair well with Indira?
Good middle-name fits for Indira pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Indira is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Indira is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Indira?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Indira share its rhythm without rhyming — Indie, Indy, Indigo all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.