Indy
Indy is a girl name of English origin meaning “Short form of India and Indiana”, pronounced IN-dee. It ranked #768 in the United States in 2025, given to 353 babies, and peaked at #768 in 2025. Common nicknames: Ind.
How popular is Indy 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 Indy mean, and where does it come from?
Indy began as a short form of India, Indiana and Indigo, and has gone its own way. It is a genuinely popular independent name in the Netherlands, where it has been in the girls' top fifty for years, and it carries the Indianapolis 500 and Indiana Jones behind it in English. American records hold Indys from 1955, and the name entered the top thousand in 2023, reaching its highest point in 2025. Short, bright and slightly sporty, it sits with Remi, Sunny and Frankie among the nickname names.
How is Indy used around the world?
Indy is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Indy?
Famous People Named Indy
- Indiana Jones — the archaeologist hero of the Indiana Jones films, known as Indy
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Indy mean?
Indy is a girl name of English origin meaning "Short form of India and Indiana." Indy began as a short form of India, Indiana and Indigo, and has gone its own way. It is a genuinely popular independent name in the Netherlands, where it has been in the girls' top fifty for years, and it carries the Indianapolis 500 and Indiana Jones behind it in English.
How do you pronounce Indy?
Indy is pronounced IN-dee. Common variations include Indie, Indi, India.
Is Indy a girl name?
Yes, Indy is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ind.