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Mahendra

Boy name · Indian

Meaninggreat Indra · Sanskrit

Mahendra is an Indian boy name meaning “great Indra”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mahendra would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationMahendra peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Mahendra you'd meet today is about 34 years old.
  • HistoryMahendra first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
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US births per million boys, 1991–2025

01.53199120002007

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Mahendra

Mahendra is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “great Indra”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Mahendra

What does the name Mahendra mean?

Mahendra means “great Indra” and comes from Sanskrit. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Dylan (“great tide”), Grant (“tall, great”), Magnus (“great”) and Kabir (“great”).

What is the origin of the name Mahendra?

Mahendra 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 Mahendra a boy or girl name?

Mahendra is a boy name.

How popular is the name Mahendra?

Mahendra is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #7,271 in 1991, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Mahendra?

If you like Mahendra, you might also like Dylan, Grant, Magnus and Kabir.

What should I know before naming my baby Mahendra?

Mahendra is an Indian boy name meaning “great Indra”, 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 flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.