Indiana
in-dee-AN-uh
Popularity
#2249
Letters
7
Syllables
4
Origin
Native American
Total Births
3,392
Peak Year
#190 in 2019
First Recorded
1880
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Indiana is of American origin, named after the U.S. state. The state name possibly comes from the term 'Land of the Indians'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
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