UK girl's name
Indianna
A feminine name meaning "from India" or "Land of the Indians".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Indianna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Indianna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2115, with 13 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 26 births.
This profile covers 381 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 379 living people in the UK are called Indianna. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Indianna ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 13 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 26 girls were registered as Indianna.
- • About 379 living people in the UK are estimated to have Indianna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2115
2024
Births in 2024
13
Latest year
Peak year
2018
26 births
Estimated living
379
2026
Meaning
What does Indianna mean?
The name Indianna has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the word "Indra," which refers to the Hindu god of rain, thunder, and lightning. The name gained popularity across various regions of ancient India, particularly in the northern parts of the subcontinent.
During the Vedic period, which spanned from approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, the name Indianna was mentioned in several Hindu scriptures, including the Rig Veda and the Upanishads. These ancient texts often portrayed Indra as a powerful deity, revered for his ability to bring forth life-sustaining rains and ensure the prosperity of crops and vegetation.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Indianna can be traced back to the 6th century BCE. One notable figure bearing this name was Indianna, a renowned scholar and philosopher from the city of Varanasi, who made significant contributions to the study of Sanskrit literature and Hindu philosophy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Indianna. In the 12th century CE, Indianna was a revered mystic and spiritual leader from the state of Rajasthan, renowned for her profound insights into the nature of consciousness and the pursuit of enlightenment.
During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries, there was a prominent figure named Indianna, who served as a trusted advisor to Emperor Akbar. Her wisdom and diplomatic skills were highly valued, and she played a crucial role in fostering harmony between the diverse communities within the empire.
In the 18th century, Indianna was the name of a celebrated poet and playwright from the city of Lucknow. Her literary works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied and appreciated to this day.
Another notable figure bearing the name Indianna was a 19th-century social reformer and advocate for women's rights. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women, challenging traditional gender norms and paving the way for future generations of women to have equal opportunities.
While the name Indianna has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural divides, resonating with individuals across the globe who appreciate its rich history and profound meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Indianna over time
The chart below shows babies named Indianna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Indianna, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 13 births in 2024, compared with 26 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Indianna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Indianna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2364 | 56 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1548 | 203 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2305 | 93 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2143 | 29 | 4 |
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- Isabel 20,895
- Isobel 19,706
- Iris 10,353
- India 8,371
- Iqra 4,452
- Indie 3,873
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FAQ
Indianna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Indianna in the UK right now?
In 2024, Indianna was ranked #2115 for girls in England and Wales, with 13 births registered.
When was Indianna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 26 babies registered as Indianna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Indianna?
A feminine name meaning "from India" or "Land of the Indians".
How many people are called Indianna in the UK?
A total of 381 babies have been registered as Indianna across the 29 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.