Indigo
Indigo is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Blue dye from India”, pronounced IN-dih-goh. It ranked #854 in the United States in 2025, given to 318 babies, and peaked at #854 in 2025. Common nicknames: Indie, Indi, Go.
How popular is Indigo in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Indigo mean, and where does it come from?
Indigo comes through Latin from the Greek indikon, "the Indian dye" — the deep blue extracted from Indigofera plants and traded west for millennia, the colour of the first denim and of Newton's seventh band in the rainbow. As a name it belongs with Sage, Violet and Scarlett among the colour words, and it has been in American records since 1971. It entered the top thousand in 2021 and reached its highest point in 2025, used for girls somewhat more than for boys.
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Famous People Named Indigo
- Indigo De Souza — American singer-songwriter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Indigo mean?
Indigo is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Blue dye from India." Indigo comes through Latin from the Greek indikon, "the Indian dye" — the deep blue extracted from Indigofera plants and traded west for millennia, the colour of the first denim and of Newton's seventh band in the rainbow. As a name it belongs with Sage, Violet and Scarlett among the colour words, and it has been in American records since 1971.
How do you pronounce Indigo?
Indigo is pronounced IN-dih-goh. Common variations include Indie, Indygo, Indiga.
Is Indigo a girl name?
Yes, Indigo is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Indie, Indi, Go.