Indiana
Meaning: Fair, white-haired
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #287
Total births: 876
History: Indiana surged in the 2010s in Australia. Indiana Jones aside, Indiana appeals to Australian parents' love of adventurous names. Indiana represents the Australian spirit of exploration.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2019) | #88 |
| Babies named Indiana in 2019 | 83 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 876 |
| Peak year | 2015 (109 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #63 |
| Years in records | 2011–2019 (9 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 23 spots |
Frequently asked about Indiana
What does the name Indiana mean?
Indiana means “Fair, white-haired” from Irish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Indiana?
Indiana has Irish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Fair, white-haired”.
How popular is Indiana in Australia?
Indiana ranked #88 in Australia in 2019 — given to 83 babies that year.
When was Indiana most popular?
Indiana peaked in 2015 with 109 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Indiana a boy or girl name?
Indiana is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Indianas in registered births are female.
Is the name Indiana rising or falling in popularity?
Indiana has fallen 23 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #65 in 2014 to #88 in 2019.
How long has Indiana been recorded in Australia?
Indiana appears in birth records in Australia across 9 years — from 2011 through 2019.