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Indigo is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word indigo for the purplish-blue dye or the colour. It is ultimately derived from Greek Ἰνδικόν (Indikon) meaning ‘Indic, from India’." It ranked #854 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word indigo for the purplish-blue dye or the colour. It is ultimately derived from Greek Ἰνδικόν (Indikon) meaning ‘Indic, from India’. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
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Popularity
Indigo ranked #854 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #854 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Indigo mean?
Behind the Name does not give Indigo a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the English word indigo for the purplish-blue dye or the colour.
Is Indigo a popular name?
Indigo ranked #854 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Indigo a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Indigo appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine & masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Indigo — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
