India
Girl name · 404 babies recorded · 1974–2025
India: 404 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 21 births in 2011.
Derived from the ancient Greek name for the Indus River, India rose as a given name during the British colonial era and gained steady popularity in Scotland from the 1970s. Notable bearers include British author and journalist India Knight, and model India Hicks, granddaughter of Lord Mountbatten. The name shares its root with the country itself, conjuring associations with vibrant culture and history. A close variant, Indira, offers an alternative with direct Indian origins. While not traditionally Scottish, India reflects the modern multicultural naming landscape, appealing to parents seeking a worldly, evocative choice that carries a sense of faraway places and storied heritage.
Girl 37 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201121 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7903 babies
- Total births
- 404since 1984
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 29%vs prior 5y