Indra
Meaningking of the gods · Sanskrit
Indra is an Indian boy name meaning “king of the gods”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationIndra is having its moment right now. Most Indras are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Indra would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 131,579 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryIndra first shows up in US birth records in 1951, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 74 years since.
- Boy or girlIndra truly works for either: 57% of the 23 babies named Indra in 2025 were boys, the rest girls.
US births per million boys, 1995–2025
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About the name Indra
Indra is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “king of the gods”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Indra
What does the name Indra mean?
Indra means “king of the gods” and comes from Sanskrit. Names built around “king” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kinsley (“king's meadow”), Ryan (“little king”), Rory (“red king”) and Kingston (“king's town”).
What is the origin of the name Indra?
Indra is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Indra a boy or girl name?
Indra is a boy name, though a few girls are given it too each year. In 2025, 13 US boys were named Indra.
How popular is the name Indra?
Indra ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #5,659. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,293 places.
What names are similar to Indra?
If you like Indra, you might also like Kinsley, Ryan, Rory and Kingston.
What should I know before naming my baby Indra?
Indra is an Indian boy name meaning “king of the gods”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.