Indy

Indy - A very unique female name

Indy appeared on the charts for the first time in 2014 on position #4640. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Indy and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Indy? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Indy. The baby girl name Indy was given to 303 baby girls in 2025, ranking #784 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,302 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Indy peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 777.

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Indy is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Indy is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #127 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,125.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Indy is where you live.

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Indy origin and meaning

Modern — short form / word name

Uncertain as an independent name — usually a short form of Indiana or India, or from 'independent'

Indy appears as a girl's name in its own right only from 2014 and has climbed steeply, peaking in 2024 — a rise that tracks both the Indiana Jones legacy (a male, surname-based nickname) and the modern taste for nickname-names and 'independence' wordplay. As an independent girl's name it has no older etymology of its own.

Origin uncertain

Indy is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Indy, pop culture references for the name Indy and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Indy

We've found the following names that sound similar to Indy, sorted by popularity.

India / Indie / Indya / Indi / Inayat / Iantha / Indiya / Inetha / Inti /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Indy

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Indy a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Indy?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

IN-dee · /ˈɪndi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Indi — i-spelling variant of the same short form.
• Indie — ie-spelling, trading on the 'indie' word — counted separately in the data.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2014, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Nickname nameShort formModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Indy is a breezy, free-spirited nickname-name that has risen fast since 2014. Parents love its independent energy; it reads as a nickname by design, which is the point.

Worth knowing

• Many will assume it is short for Indiana or India and ask what the full name is.
• The Indiana Jones association is male and very strong.