Ilesha is an unusual choice that will undoubtedly be confused with similar and far more common names such as Alicia and Elissa.

A variation of Nila, a name spread through African by the substantial Indian population there. Also a variant of Neala and Neila.

Interesting multi-cultural option.

Indu is truly unusual, but shares sounds with more popular choices like Indie and Indigo. Other moon names to consider: Luna, Serena, Io.

Surname of a noted modern Urdu poet.

Vivaan is a life-related name from India that has made its way onto the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2014. While unusual, it has a familiar and appealing lively sound and feel. However, be aware that people unfamiliar with the name may misread and mispronounce it as Vivian.

Hip-swayingly evocative.

Dhani is a haunting Hindi name for boys that's a million miles away from the similar-sounding Danny or Donny. One notable namesake is musician Dhani Harrison, look-alike son of Beatle George. He is named after the sixth and seventh notes of the Indian music scale, 'dha' and 'ni'. 'Dhani' is also a raga in north Indian classical music. Another noted bearer is longtime NFL linebacker Dhani Jones.

This Indian name with a Slavic sound definitely has potential.

Nine little goddesses got this lovely name in the US in 2021, making it a usable yet unusual entry in the popular mythological category. Devika is a diminutive of Devi, the head goddess of Hindu mythology. English speakers might make Devi the short form.

Tulsi is more than a simple nature name: The holy basil plant is sacred in the Hindu religion, used to honor the god Vishnu and representative of his consort, the goddess Tulsi. The Tulsi plant is often planted in Hindu houses and is used for medicinal as well as ritualistic purposes.

If meaning were destiny, this would start a boy off on the right foot.

Kalindi is a lovely, rhythmic name refers to one of the seven sacred rivers of India.

Ishaan is the guardian of the Northeast in the Hindu religion.

A multicultural name that manages to sound soft and strong at the same time, Kamala is also another name for the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.

Retro musical reference to classic Steely Dan rock album, but mostly for girls today.

Intriguing, if a bit vowel-heavy.

Name of one of the three main Hindu gods.

Soft and rhythmic.

This lovely, rhythmic Hindu nature name relates to the mythical Kalinda Mountains, from which a sacred river flows.