Indian Boy Names
Indian male names predominantly draw from Sanskrit and from regional Indo‑Aryan and Dravidian languages. Masculine forms frequently end in -a, -an, -endra, or -esh, and often use honorific elements such as nath or raj. Many boys’ names reference deities, virtues, or epic figures, and compound formation (e.g., Abhi- + root, -nath, -raj) is common. Female and male patterns overlap, but these masculine endings and honorifics are typical for boys.
Contemporary usage mixes pan-Indian Sanskritic names with regional spellings, with preference for shorter, easy-to-pronounce forms. Examples include Aakarsh, Aadinath, Abhijeeth, Abinav, Abhyuday, Abiraj, Abijith, Achintya, Achyut, and Abhimanyu.
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of 1,872 names
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiaan | From Gaelic Cian 'ancient, enduring'; in Persian usage linked to 'king/royal'; used in India as a modern given name. | Indian, Irish, Persian | Boy | 2,346 #1 | |
| Sury | Sun; the sun god; sunlight | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 1,020 #2 | |
| Ayansh | Derived from 'Ayan' + 'Ansh', meaning 'a part/portion' - commonly rendered as 'part of parents' or a 'ray/portion (of the sun or world)'. | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 866 #3 | |
| Krishna | Black or dark; in devotional context 'the all-attractive' (name of the Hindu god Krishna) | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 730 #4 | |
| Yuvan | Youthful, young, vigorous | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 724 #5 | |
| Ahaan | Dawn; first light of the day; morning | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 659 #6 | |
| Naveen | New; fresh; young; modern | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 626 #7 | |
| Nikhil | Complete, whole; nothing is missing | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 619 #8 | |
| Sohann | Charming, handsome, pleasant | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 540 #9 | |
| Ashwin | From Sanskrit aśvin, meaning 'horseman' or 'possessing horses'; associated with the Ashvins, twin Vedic gods of dawn, healing, and light. | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 506 #10 | |
| Nayan | Eye; sight; vision | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 486 #11 | |
| Mihira | Sun; sunlight | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 387 #12 | |
| Kavi | Poet; wise man; seer | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 383 #13 | |
| Angad | From Sanskrit 'anga' (limb/body): can mean 'bracelet/armlet' or 'one who possesses a strong/valiant body'; name of a Vanara prince in the Ramayana. | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 372 #14 | |
| Akash | Sky, ether, firmament | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 352 #15 | |
| Parth | Epithet of Arjuna in the Mahabharata; literally 'son of Pritha (Kunti)', often taken to mean a prince/warrior. | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 332 #16 | |
| Anirudh | Unconquered, invincible, one who cannot be defeated | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 307 #17 | |
| Aryam | Noble; honorable (related to Sanskrit 'Arya') | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 301 #18 | |
| Shourya | Bravery, valor, courage | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 294 #19 | |
| Avik | Fearless, brave | Indian | Boy | 270 #20 | |
| Madhav | Epithet of Lord Krishna/Vishnu; associated with 'madhu' (honey/sweet) and the spring | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 261 #21 | |
| Yuvin | Youthful; young man (from Sanskrit root yuvā meaning 'young') | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 260 #22 | |
| Shivam | Auspicious, benevolent; 'the auspicious one' (associated with the god Shiva). | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 257 #23 | |
| Rithvik | Priest; one who performs Vedic rituals or officiates sacrifices | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 203 #24 | |
| Rishabh | From Sanskrit ṛṣabha: 'bull', 'superior' or 'excellent'; also the name of the first Jain Tirthankara and the second note (ṛṣabha) in Indian classical music. | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 202 #25 | |
| Karthikeya | Hindu god of war; son of Shiva; literally 'of the Krittikas' (associated with the Pleiades) | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 198 #26 | |
| Bali | Strength, power; sacrifice or offering (from Sanskrit) | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 196 #27 | |
| Sachin | Pure, truthful; connotes essence or truth | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 190 #28 | |
| Kush | From Sanskrit 'Kusha' meaning sacred grass used in Hindu rituals; also the name of one of Rama's sons in Hindu tradition and historically associated with the Kingdom of Kush (Nubia). | Biblical, Hebrew, Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 179 #29 | |
| Darshan | Sight, vision; auspicious sight of a deity (spiritual seeing) | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 162 #30 | |
| Shiven | Derived from Shiva; means 'auspicious' or 'devoted to Lord Shiva'. | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 151 #31 | |
| Mohan | Enchanting, charming, attractive; 'one who attracts' - often an epithet of Lord Krishna | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 150 #32 | |
| Dheeran | Brave; courageous; steadfast | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 148 #33 | |
| Sriram | Honorific 'Sri' + 'Ram' - 'Respected/Lord Rama' (Rama: 'pleasing, delightful') | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 143 #34 | |
| Navin | New, fresh | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 141 #35 | |
| Naman | Salutation, obeisance; a bow of respect | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 131 #36 | |
| Abhimanyu | Heroic, invincible young warrior; famed as the son of Arjuna in the Mahabharata | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 122 #37 | |
| Hridhaan | Possessor of a great or generous heart; kind‑hearted | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 122 #38 | |
| Manav | Man; human; mankind | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 121 #39 | |
| Jani | From John: "God is gracious"; From Sanskrit jñāni: "knower, wise" | Finnish, Gujarati, Hungarian, Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 112 #40 | |
| Gautam | Name of an ancient sage and of the Buddha; commonly interpreted as 'descendant of Gotama' or loosely 'remover of darkness' | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 111 #41 | |
| Tanish | Ambition; ambitious; sometimes associated with Lord Shiva | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 108 #42 | |
| Shivan | Belonging to or devoted to Shiva; auspicious/kind | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 107 #43 | |
| Kartik | Name of the Hindu god Kartikeya (god of war); also associated with the lunar month Kartika (October–November); 'one born in Kartik'. | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 95 #44 | |
| Akshat | Unbroken, unharmed; indestructible/imperishable | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 92 #45 | |
| Luv | From Lav/Lava - the son of Rama in the Ramayana; in English contexts associated with 'love' (beloved). | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 89 #46 | |
| Harshiv | Compound of Har (a name of Hari/Vishnu) and Shiv (Shiva); 'blessed by or devoted to Lord Shiva'. | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 82 #47 | |
| Raam | Pleasing, delightful; name of the Hindu god Rama (an avatar of Vishnu) | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 78 #48 | |
| Saketh | Name of Sāketa (Ayodhya); associated with Lord Rama; 'heavenly' or 'abode (of the gods)' | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 75 #49 | |
| Syam | Dark, dusky, black; an epithet of Lord Krishna | Indian, Sanskrit | Boy | 75 #50 |
Indian Boys name popularity over time
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Indian-origin name in our dataset.
1,872
Names in this origin
70
With data in 2024
1,804
Births 2024
2,273
Peak year 2016