Indiana Meaning

What does Indiana mean?

The name Indiana is of American origin.

The meaning of Indiana is "state name".

It is also of English origin, where its meaning is "land of the Indians".

Indiana is used as both a boys and girls name.

It consists of 7 letters and 4 syllables and is pronounced In-di-a-na.

The Given Name Indiana

Indiana is good for parents who want a name that is chic and stylish.

This great little unisex name has a natural allure.

A refined name that will be adored by parents.

Indiana falls into the place name category.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Indiana Jones.

Indiana Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 2,006 in baby name popularity for girls with 97 occurrences. It ranked 2,004 in baby name popularity for boys with 72 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 1,929 in baby name popularity for girls with 104 occurrences. It ranked 1,976 in baby name popularity for boys with 72 occurrences.

View the Indiana Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Indiana has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Indiana to other names.

Indiana Related Names

Variants of the name Indiana include Indianna.

Indiana has the diminutive (nickname) Indy.

Famous Indianas

Indiana Jones ~ Raiders of the Lost Ark character

Indiana Numerology

Want to know how your name choice may effect your child?

Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Indiana.

It may give you some insight about your new baby.

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Indiana Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Indiana in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Indiana.

Just for fun, see the name Indiana in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Indiana in Nautical Flags page.