UK girl's name
Indiah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the word "Indian".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Indiah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Indiah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 6 births.
This profile covers 47 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1997 to 2018. 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 47 living people in the UK are called Indiah. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Indiah ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 6 girls were registered as Indiah.
- • About 47 living people in the UK are estimated to have Indiah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
6 births
Estimated living
47
2026
Meaning
What does Indiah mean?
The name Indiah is a variation of the name India, which has its origins in the Sanskrit word "Indu" meaning "moon." It is believed to have been first used as a name in ancient India, where it was associated with the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity, Lakshmi.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Indiah can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this text, Indiah is mentioned as the name of a princess who was renowned for her beauty and grace.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE, the name Indiah gained popularity among the aristocracy. It was often bestowed upon daughters of noble families as a symbol of their high status and connection to the divine.
In the 12th century, the name Indiah appears in the writings of the Persian poet, Rumi, who used it to describe the beauty and mysticism of the Indian subcontinent. This helped to spread the name's popularity across the Middle East and Central Asia.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Indiah was Indiah Begum, a 16th-century poet and courtesan from the Mughal Empire. She was renowned for her literary talents and her ability to captivate audiences with her words.
Another notable figure with the name Indiah was Indiah Naidoo, a South African activist who fought against apartheid in the 20th century. She was born in 1925 and spent much of her life advocating for the rights of women and the disenfranchised.
In more recent times, the name Indiah has been associated with several influential figures, including Indiah Willoughby, a British fashion designer and model who has been a prominent voice in the body positivity movement since the early 2000s.
Indiah Khan, a Pakistani-American actress and activist, has also helped to popularize the name in recent decades. She has used her platform to raise awareness about issues such as women's rights and environmental conservation.
Finally, Indiah Ferron, a French-Caribbean singer and songwriter, has gained international recognition for her unique blend of reggae, soul, and world music since the late 1990s.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Indiah over time
The chart below shows babies named Indiah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Indiah, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Indiah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Indiah 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 | #4825 | 25 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4274 | 19 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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- Isla 51,854
- Isabelle 46,163
- Imogen 33,758
- Ivy 23,306
- Isabel 20,895
- Isobel 19,706
- Iris 10,353
- India 8,371
- Iqra 4,452
- Indie 3,873
- Iona 3,682
FAQ
Indiah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Indiah in the UK right now?
In 2018, Indiah was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Indiah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 6 babies registered as Indiah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Indiah?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the word "Indian".
How many people are called Indiah in the UK?
A total of 47 babies have been registered as Indiah across the 12 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.