Will my child share the name Indiana with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 44 UK babies named Indiana per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Indiana in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Indiana becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Indiana is declining: down 257 places since 2020, to #816 in 2025. It peaked at #453 in 2019.

Is Indiana a good choice for a distinctive name?

Indiana is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Indiana?

Notable people named Indiana include: Indiana Massara and Robert Indiana.

Is Indiana a popular baby name in the United States?

Indiana does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #816

Indiana

🗳️ Add Indiana to a family shortlist

Indiana is a distinctive choice, ranked #816 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Indiana in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#816

About the Name Indiana

Indiana is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 66 places over five years. Its high point was #453 in 2019, and it now sits at #625. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Indiana is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Indiana in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Indiana

Indiana Massara — Indiana Marie Ella Massara, sometimes shortened to just Indiana, is an Australian singer, actress, model, and Internet personality.
Robert Indiana — Robert Indiana was an American artist associated with the pop art movement.

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