Indiana

Indiana is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 151 babies in the United States.

Indiana at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Indiana

Indiana belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Indiana first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 3,392 babies since 1880, including 151 in 2024.

Indiana in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Babies named Indiana in 2024
151
Total since 1880
3,392

Indiana in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Indiana in 2025
61
Total since 1996
1,813

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Indiana mean?

The meaning of Indiana is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Indiana a boy or girl name?

Indiana is a unisex name. In 2024, 151 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Indiana?

Indiana comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Indiana?

Indiana is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 3,392 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].