UK name, mostly boys
Indra
Lord of rain and thunderstorms in Hindu mythology.
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.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 64 girls.
Indra is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Indra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2921, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 9 births.
This profile covers 81 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2003 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 78% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 81 living people in the UK are called Indra. 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
- • Indra ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 9 boys were registered as Indra.
- • Indra is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 81 living people in the UK are estimated to have Indra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 55.9% of Indra registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2921
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2019
9 births
Estimated living
81
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Indra
In England and Wales birth records, Indra has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 55.9% of registrations are for boys and 44.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Indra registered for boys
- Ranked #2,921 in 2024
- 7 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (9 births)
Indra registered for girls
- Ranked #5,687 in 2023
- 3 girls registered in 2023
- Peak: 2017 (8 births)
Meaning
What does Indra mean?
The given name Indra has its origins in ancient Indian culture and mythology. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "indu," meaning "drop" or "moon," reflecting its association with celestial bodies and natural phenomena. The name is closely linked to the Vedic deity Indra, the king of the gods and the god of rain, thunder, and storms in Hindu mythology.
Indra is a prominent figure in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most sacred Hindu scriptures, where he is celebrated for his heroic deeds and his ability to bring rain and fertility to the earth. The name Indra is mentioned numerous times throughout the Vedic texts, solidifying its significance in ancient Indian culture and religious traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Indra can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, where it is borne by a prominent warrior and ally of the Pandavas. In this epic, Indra is depicted as a formidable fighter and a protector of the righteous.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Indra. One of the most famous is Indra Devi (1899-2002), a renowned Russian-born yoga teacher who played a pivotal role in popularizing yoga in the West. She was instrumental in introducing yoga to Hollywood celebrities and promoting its practice globally.
Another notable bearer of the name is Indra Nooyi (born 1955), the former CEO of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2018. She was one of the few women to lead a major Fortune 500 company and was instrumental in driving PepsiCo's growth and expansion during her tenure.
In the realm of literature, Indra Sengupta (born 1972) is a celebrated Indian author and poet whose works often explore themes of identity, diaspora, and cultural integration. Her novels, such as "Invisible Maps" and "The Transformation," have garnered critical acclaim and recognition.
Indra Krishnamurthy Nooyi (born 1955) is an Indian-American business executive who served as the CEO of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2018. She was one of the few women to lead a major Fortune 500 company and was instrumental in driving PepsiCo's growth and expansion during her tenure.
Indra Devi (1899-2002), also known as Eugenie Peterson, was a renowned Russian-born yoga teacher who played a pivotal role in popularizing yoga in the West. She introduced yoga to Hollywood celebrities and helped promote its practice globally, leaving a lasting impact on the spread of yoga beyond its Indian origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Indra over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Indra in England and Wales, from 1998 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 Indra, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Indra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Indra 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 | #3237 | 32 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3792 | 33 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3425 | 16 | 4 |
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- Ian 2,805
- Ilyas 2,552
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- Ibraheem 2,384
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FAQ
Indra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Indra in the UK right now?
In 2024, Indra was ranked #2921 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Indra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 9 babies registered as Indra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Indra?
Lord of rain and thunderstorms in Hindu mythology.
How many people are called Indra in the UK?
A total of 81 babies have been registered as Indra across the 16 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.