Indian Baby Names

Used more prominently for girls, Simran is a Punjabi and Hindi name, associated with the spiritual remembrance of the best self and of God within Sikhism. More broadly, it is derived from Sanskrit to mean "to remember".

Simran

Genuine Indian name some parents turn to as an Amanda alternative; also connected to a network of spiritual communities. 

Ananda

This popular Muslim name would more easily translate to English-speaking cultures in its Bahar form.

Bahaar

Beeja

Chandra is the name of the Hindu moon goddess last groovy when incense and meditation were hot new concepts but a new possibility with the resurgence of astrology and other non-Western spiritual beliefs.

Chandra

Indian name similar in feel to some of the increasingly popular Russian names. 

Darsha

Daru

The double vowel changes this name's pronunciation and gives it a novel twist. 

Dayaa

If you don't want your daughter to be a Diva, try this Hindu moon goddess name that was chosen by actress Monica Bellucci for hers. 

Deva

The name of the Hindu elephant-headed god of success and wisdom, son of Shiva and Parvati.

Ganesha

The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy. 

Hanita

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

Ilesha

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

Indu

Jalajaa

Delicate and lacy, with less emphasis on the jar syllable. 

Jarita

Yasiman is a feminine name with Persian origins, likely derived from "Yasmin" (jasmine). The name evokes the delicate, sweet-scented jasmine flower, symbolizing beauty, purity, and grace. Yasiman is not widely used globally but maintains some presence in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities. The addition of the "-an" suffix gives it a distinctive quality compared to the more common Yasmin or Jasmine. This melodic three-syllable name has a flowing, lyrical quality that makes it both elegant and accessible. Yasiman offers parents seeking something unique but not entirely unfamiliar an option with beautiful natural associations and cultural depth.

Yasiman

Jivanta

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

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

Kalindi

This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter. 

Kama

Most Indian names known in the wider world derive from either Hindi, the dominant language of India, or Sanskrit, the ancient Indian language. The Indian names on Nameberry also include a sprinkling of Punjabi and Urdu names.

Indian baby names that are most familiar around the world are usually the names of celebrities, such as Dev Patel or Priyanka Chopra. Some Indian names have become known internationally thanks to the popularity of Eastern religions such as Buddhism.

that rank in the US Top 1000 include Lila, Arya, Kali, and Veda.

 that rank in the US Top 1000 include Arjun, Aarav, Vihaan, and Rohan.

Browse our full list of Indian baby names here. The names are ranked according to their current popularity on Nameberry.

Indian names including Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu,and Punjabi names, with meanings, origins, and popularity, including Indian names for girls and Indian names for boys. (Page 10)

Indian Names