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Indie — as in indie films — is the more girlish version of the name, but earthy, gender-neutral Indy is catching up slowly and steadily. Indy entered the Top 1000 for …

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

Infinitely preferable to the tease-inspiring English version of the word.

Indian choice meaning fire in step with American styles.

This Indian boy name is related to the concept of Nirvana — a concept in Indian religions representing liberation from suffering and the cycle of birth and rebirth — or the 90s …

An Indian name that has seen a recent uptick, especially in Canada. Asees was the title character of a 2018 Netflix family drama, and Asees Kaur is an Indian singer.

In India, Kovid is a rare but established name, coming from the Hindi for "wise, learned, scholar". Post-pandemic, it unfortunately calls to mind the coronavirus, but that didn't …

An increasing number of parents are using the Italian word for love as a baby name in the US.

An increasingly viable option for girls, perhaps influenced by the rise of similar-sounding Nola and unisex names more generally.

The increasingly popular Irish boys' name Declan is crossing into the girls' column now as well, used for over 50 baby girls in the US last year.

Intriguing Indian name on the rise.

Rare Indian name best known as that of philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.

Navy, Indigo, Sky, Ocean, and Sapphire already rank as current US favorites, and Demin is another shade of blue that's on the rise. With the stylish, sturdy, and versatile …

Famous Indigenous lawyer Lowitja O'Donoghue brought this name into prominence in Australia. She now has a research institute named for her. We think this fresh take on Lois has …

This Indian name, most used by the Hindi community, is perhaps best known through Niharika Konidela, a well-known Indian actress.

This Indian name would make the perfect choice for those looking for a strong water-based name. A variation which may seem more immediately masculine to the English-speaking ear …

An incredibly poetic name that could be worn well in many cultures.

This Indian girls' name, in the Top 1000 in England and Wales, is virtually unknown in the US but has a pretty sound and is easily translated. If you're …

An Indian name used to describe some of the tenets of Buddhism, such as the Four Noble Truths (catvary arya satyani) or The Noble Eightfold Path (arya marga). It can …

The increasing popularity of Camila may have pushed this underrated Spanish name into the Top 1000 — though it remains far less popular than its feminine counterpart. A perfect familiar-but …

An Indian name with a beautiful meaning, and a light sound that could easily travel across cultures.

Classic Indian name with a winning meaning — literally.

Literary Indian choice, best known here via acclaimed writer Ved Mehta, who lost his sight at the age of four.

Appealing Indian and Arabic choice.

Another increasingly popular member of the Omar family, this one perhaps influenced by hip-hopper Omarion Granberrg (born Omari) of the group B2K.

Attractive Indian name unfamiliar to most Western parents.

An increasingly popular spelling of Carson, Karson feels at home with Kayden, Kieran, and Kai. While the Carson spelling sits just outside the Top 100 and is used three times …

This Indian name with a Slavic sound definitely has potential.

Graceful Indian choice that may sound feminine to the Western ear but is in fact the name of a male god. One form of worship of Surya that may be …

In India, Shiva is an unambiguously male name; but in the middle east, Shiva derives from the Persian words for charm and eloquence, and is usually used as a female …

Another increasingly well-used, more feminine form of Riley, this one is particularly popular in the South. Ryleigh, along with Rylee, have been rising in popularity in recent years. Ryleigh …

Sounds incomplete, like a pet form of Miranda.

The inclusion of the trendy "z" doesn't do much for this variant of Jasmine. We recommend the original spelling.

All-inclusive word name.

Beautiful Indigenous name connected to visual artist Dyani White Hawk. Dyani was most popular in 2001, when it was given to 73 baby girls.

In India, Bala is a unisex name, but is likely to be perceived as more feminine in the West. In its feminine form, Bala is associated with the daughter of …

In Inuit mythology, Asiaq was a weather goddess who was invoked to bring good weather. While the origin of her name is uncertain, in Greenlandic it could be interpreted as …

An Indian girl name with a meaning reminiscent of spring, Pallavi has an attractive, sunny sound and fashionable -i ending, and it could work well outside of India. One example …

An Inuit name with a celestial meaning, this name might also appear in Greenlandic as Ulloriaq or Ulluriaq.

An Indian boy name, ultimately derived from Sanskrit and used as an epithet of Krishna and Shiva. It combines the word Deva meaning "deity" with the element īśa meaning "lord …

The Indian name Raman can be used for either boys or girls and means pleasing and, according to different sources, joyful or charming or beloved. In any case, a name …

This Indian boy's name — also commonly spelled Anish — references the Hindu gods Shiva and Vishnu.

An Indian boy name most commonly used amongst Sikh families — also spelled Harvinder.

An Indian boy name most commonly used amongst Sikh families — also spelled Harwinder.

In Inuit Indigenous American culture, Pinga is a goddess of the hunt and of medicine, heavily associated with the sky.

In Inuit mythology, Akna is the goddess of fertility and childbirth.

An Indian boy name with an appealing meaning.

This Indian girl name not only has a gorgeous sound, it has a wonderful meaning as well — poem or poetry.

An Indian boy's name with a powerful meaning.

This Indian boy name has not only a lovely and ambitious meaning, but also comes with the cool nickname Jai.