Indiana

Female

Meaning

Land Of The Indians

Origin

American

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈdɪənə/

Alt. Spellings

Indy

Traits associated with the name Indiana:

Dogs named Indiana tend to be loving, brave, strong-willed, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and courage.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Indiana?

It suggests that you have an adventurous spirit and a love of exploration. It could also suggest that you are a fan of the Indiana Jones movies.

Is Indiana a good dog name?

Indiana has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Indiana isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,890
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548
New York City Dog Name Database
780
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Indiana is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Indiana was, in the past month, the 1225th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Indiana is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Indiana was viewed 49 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Indiana's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Indiana is most adored in Kansas, Utah and Alabama.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Dakota, Florida and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Indiana.

Most popular breeds named Indiana:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Golden Retriever
  4. Chow Chow
  5. Australian Cattle Dog

Indiana is found in these categories:

badass dog names
badass

Evokes adventure and exploration, referencing the iconic character Indiana Jones.

hunting dog names
hunting

The name's association with ruggedness, outdoors, and American frontier history.

Dog names like Indiana:

Fun and sassy.
The goddess of war, strategy and wisdom in roman mythology
Sheaf
Unskillfulness, ignorance; inactivity, idleness
a peninsula in southwestern Europe
"Small island" or "Island home".
Indiana dog name meaning

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