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UK girl's name

Indea

Feminine name representing a girl or woman born in India.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Indea is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Indea popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 6 births.

This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1996 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Indea. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Indea ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1999, when 6 girls were registered as Indea.
  • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Indea as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5691

2014

Births in 2014

3

Latest year

Peak year

1999

6 births

Estimated living

30

2026

Meaning

What does Indea mean?

The name Indea is believed to have its origins in ancient Sanskrit, with roots tracing back to the Indian subcontinent. The name itself is derived from the Sanskrit word "Indu," which means "moon" or "drop of water." This connection to celestial bodies and the natural world suggests an association with purity, beauty, and serenity.

One of the earliest known references to the name Indea can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this text, there is a character named Indea, who was a virtuous and wise woman, revered for her knowledge and righteousness. This literary reference provides a glimpse into the historical significance of the name and its potential symbolic connotations.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Indea. One such figure was Indea, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived in ancient Greece during the 5th century BCE. Her teachings on ethics and virtue were widely respected, and she is often cited as one of the earliest female intellectuals in the Western world.

Another prominent individual was Indea of Seville, a 12th-century Spanish poet and mystic. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of divine love and spiritual enlightenment, have been preserved and studied by scholars for centuries.

In the realm of religion, Indea was the name of a revered Buddhist nun who lived in the 6th century CE in ancient India. Her teachings on compassion and mindfulness have been influential in the development of Buddhist philosophy and practice.

During the Renaissance period, Indea was the name of a renowned Italian painter and sculptor. Her works, which often depicted religious and mythological scenes, were highly acclaimed and can still be found in various museums across Europe.

It is worth noting that while the name Indea has its roots in ancient cultures, it has also been adopted and adapted by various societies throughout history, each imbuing it with their own cultural significance and interpretations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Indea over time

The chart below shows babies named Indea registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Indea, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Indea
02356199620052014

Decades

Indea by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Indea was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5691 3 1
2000s #3555 12 3
1990s #3478 15 4

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FAQ

Indea: questions and answers

How popular is the name Indea in the UK right now?

In 2014, Indea was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Indea most popular?

The peak year on record was 1999, with 6 babies registered as Indea in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Indea?

Feminine name representing a girl or woman born in India.

How many people are called Indea in the UK?

A total of 30 babies have been registered as Indea across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.