Take your pick from this extensive list of unique Indian baby names for both boys and girls! We’ve got over 500 names, so you’ll be spoilt for choice!

Shakespeare famously said, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet“. Obviously, he didn’t think names were important, and that may be true for roses. For humans, however, names matter!

That’s why parents across the world spend so much time thinking of what to name their newborn. It’s something they’re going to live with throughout their lives, so it has to be something meaningful, something with a personal touch.

Well, if you’ve got a baby on the way and are stumped when it comes to names, we’re here to help! Here is a list of more than 500 unique Indian baby names for both boys and girls in 2025. Most of these names are from Sanskrit, while some have Persian or Catholic origins. Take a look and see if anything catches your eye!

500+ Unique Indian Baby Names in 2025

So our list is all about unique Indian baby names in 2025, but do you know what the most popular name was a few years back? Well, you’ll have to check out this list to find out! You can also check out our lists of top names of 2020 and 2019, if you like.

Now let’s get on to the most unique Indian baby names for 2025!

Unique Indian Baby Names For Boys In 2025

Unique Indian Baby Names for Boys Starting with ‘A’

1. Aarnik: Unique
2. Aarush: Bright, shining like the sun
3. Aayu: Long life
4. Abhay: Brave
5. Abhik: Beloved/fearless
6. Abhimanyu: Name of Arjun’s son in Mahabharata
7. Abhinav: Innovative/bright, clever
8. Adit/Adith: Beginning/positive start
9. Adhyan: Meditation/one who rises
10. Advit/Advait: Rare, exclusive/focused
11. Adyant: Infinite/unique
12. Aekansh: Individualistic
13. Agraga: Leader, guide
14. Ahaan: Dawn (My son’s name and my favorite!)
15. Ahil: Emperor
16. Ainesh: Sun’s glory
17. Ajeesh: Undefeated/Another name for Lord Hanuman
18. Aksaja: Thunderbolt/diamond; Another name for Lord Vishnu
19. Akshant: Indestructible, unchallengeable/intolerant to injustice
20. Akshat: One who cannot be injured
21. Akshay: Immortal
22. Amand: Active/bright
23. Amandeep: The lamp of peace
24. Amaresh: King of the sky/Another name for Lord Indra
25. Amas: Fearless
26. Amey: One who is free from deceit and error/Another name for Lord Ganesha
27. Amnith: Pure/honest
28. Anik: Soldier, fighter/Another name for Lord Ganesha
29. Aniket: One who makes the world his home/Another name for Lord Shiva
30. Anishk: One who has no enemies
31. Ankit: Distinguished, the chosen one
32. Ansh: Another name for Lord Vishnu
33. Anshul: Bright, radiant, glows like a sunbeam
34. Anvit: Leader, guide
35. Arijit: Victorious, triumphant
36. Arochan: Radiant wisdom
37. Arpit: Dedicated
38. Ashok: Happy, content
39. Ashvik: Blessed to be triumphant
40. Atharv: Knowledgeable/the first Veda/Another name for Lord Ganesha
41. Avaneesh: Lord of the world/Another name for Lord Ganesha
42. Avik: Brave, fearless
43. Aviraj: King of Kings/bright like the sun
44. Avyan: Free from imperfection/Another name for Lord Ganesha
45. Avyukt: Focused, clear/Another name for Lord Krishna
46. Ayaan: Fortunate/blessing
47. Ayansh: God’s gift/first ray of light
48. Ayush: Long-lived

Unique Indian Baby Names for Boys Starting with ‘B’

1. Bharat: The sustainer/name of King Dashrath’s son
2. Bhargav: Radiant/Another name for Lord Shiva
3. Baalaark: Child of the sun
4. Badre: Light-hearted
5. Banaj: Blooming lotus/natural
6. Baneet: Polite
7. Barid: Messenger/One who brings rain
8. Basav: Masculine/Lord of Bulls
9. Batuk: Youthful
10. Bhav: Sentiment/Existence/Another name for Lord Shiva
11. Bhanish: Shining like the sun
12. Bheru: Companion

Unique Indian Baby Names for Boys Starting with ‘C’

1. Chandra: Radiant like the moon/glittering
2. Chahel: Cheerful
3. Chetan: Intelligence/vigor
4. Chiranjiv: One with a long life
5. Chain: Peace
6. Citrya: Brilliant, sparkling/honored
7. Chitin: Intelligent
8. Chitvan: Meditation/heart of the jungle
9. Chakshan: Attractive
10. Charun: One with beautiful eyes
11. Chinmay: Intelligent/thoughtful/Another name for Lord Ganesha
12. Chitayu: Born of the intellect
13. Chaayan: Moon-like glory
14. Chaitanya: Energy, vitality
15. Chaitya: Spiritual

Unique Indian Baby Names for Boys Starting with ‘D’

1. Daivey: Beloved
2. Daiwik: Divine
3. Daksh: Talented/generous/son of Lord Brahma
4. Deekshant: God’s gift/new start
5. Deepit: Passionate/illuminated
6. Devaj: Divine
7. Devak: Glorious/pious/divine
8. Devin: Poet/divine
9. Devyan: servant of God
10. Dhanvin: Wealthy/archer/Another name for Lord Shiva
11. Dhrsita: Brave, bold
12. Dhavak: Forerunner
13. Dhavit: One with a pure and clean soul
14. Dhir: Gentle/resolute/patient
15. Dhira: Courageous
16. Dhrishnu: Confident/bold
17. Divij: Divine
18. Divit: Immortal/ambitious
19. Doshagya: Wise
20. Dravina: Power/strength/wealth

Unique Indian Baby Names for Boys Starting with ‘E-H’

1. Edhas: Happiness
2. Ehan: Full moon/expected
3. Ehit: Ever-smiling
4. Elil: Handsome
5. Ekada: The first one/Leader/Supreme
6. Erish: Beloved, cherished
7. Etash: Luminous
8. Galav: Strong/sage
9. Gaman: Patient/progressive
10. Gana: Tribe
11. Ganak: Mathematician
12. Gaoushik: Love, passion/Another name of Lord Buddha
13. Harman: Beloved/soldier/wise
14. Harshill: Joyful
15. Harshu: Happiness, delight/deer
16. Harsith: Joy, cheer
17. Harith: Abundance/cultivator of the earth
18. Hariaksh: Eyes of a lion/Another name for Lord Shiva
19. Harij: Horizon/devotee of Lord Vishnu
20. Harin: Pure
21. Harishva: Horse rider/devotee of Lord Vishnu
22. Hemil: Gold/righteous
23. Hiran/Hiren: Lord Of The Diamonds/immortal

Unique Indian Baby Names for Boys Starting with ‘K-M’

1. Krish: Witty, charming/intellectual/Another name of Lord Krishna
2. Kshitij: Horizon/Lord of the Earth
3. Kunal: Lotus/one who sees beauty in everything
4. Kush: Sacred grass/name of Lord Rama’s son
5. Kushal: Clever/perfect
6. Lakshya: Target, goal
7. Lakshit: Distinguished/ambitious, aspiring
8. Lalit: Handsome, charming, graceful
9. Lavish: Lovable/rich/successful
10. Madhavaditya: Sun-like radiance/sweet
11. Madhavan: Sweet/Another name of Lord Shiva
12. Malhar: Rain-giver/a raaga of Indian music
13. Manish: Wise, thoughtful/one who has control on the mind
14. Manoj: Intellect/love
15. Manvik: Kind-hearted individual/intelligence
16. Mayank: Serene/shining like the moon
17. Mayukh: Splendid/brilliant
18. Mayuresh: Peacock-rider/Another name for Kartik, son of Lord Shiva
19. Mehul: Rain
20. Mihir: Rays of the Sun
21. Miransh: Part of the ocean
22. Mitansh: Dear friend
23. Mohan: Charming/Another name for Lord Krishna

Unique Indian Baby Names for Boys Starting with ‘N-O’

1. Nakul: Sharp-minded/Another name for Lord Shiva
2. Naitik: Good-natured/morally upright
3. Naksh: Excellent/creative/the moon
4. Naman: Pleasant/salutation
5. Navin: Young/creative
6. Nayan: Eyes/blissful, happy
7. Neil: Champion/passionate
8. Nihal: Successful/positive/handsome/prosperous
9. Nikit: Honest/divinely wise
10. Nikshith: One who has a sharp personality
11. Nikunj: Arbor/sweet-smelling
12. Nirav: Calm, quiet
13. Nirved: God’s gift
14. Nishant: Peace/daybreak, dawn
15. Nitesh: Just, righteous
16. Nivan: Pious or sacred
17. Om: Univeral, eternal/a sacred syllable in the Hindu religion
18. Omkar: Sound of Om/Another name for Lord Ganesha

Unique Indian Baby Names for Boys Starting with ‘P’

1. Pankaj: Lotus
2. Parag: Fame/fragrance
3. Parikshit: Examiner/son of Abhimanyu
4. Parth: Warrior/one who never misses his target
5. Parthik: Pure, innocent
6. Parthiv: Son of the Earth/brave
7. Prabhas: Brilliance/splendour
8. Pranav: Sacred symbol ‘Om’/Another name of Lord Vishnu
9. Praneeth/Pranith: Calmness/modesty/precious
10. Pransh: Lively
11. Prashant: Tranquil, calm, composed
12. Prateek: Symbol/representation of something big
13. Pratham: First, foremost/important
14. Pratyush: Dawn/bright and radiant like the sun
15. Priyanshu: Pleasing sunlight
16. Priyom: Beloved
17. Pulkit: Happy/overjoyed
18. Purav: East/chanting at sunrise

Unique Indian Baby Names for Boys Starting with ‘R’

1. Raghav: descendant of Lord Rama
2. Rahul: Efficient, competent/name of the son of Lord Buddha
3.  Rajesh: King of kings
4. Rajiv: Successful/blue lotus
5. Rajvir: Brave and powerful king
6. Rakesh: Lord of the full moon
7. Ramesh: Associated with Lord Rama
8. Ranveer: Victorious in battle
9. Rajat: Courage/royalty/silver
10. Raunak: Pride, glory/happiness/light
11. Rayan: Door to heaven
12. Reyansh: First ray of light
13. Riddhiman: Blessed, fortunate/wealthy
14. Rihan: Chosen one/fragrance/destroyer of enemies
15. Rishabh: Superior, excellent/deep knowledge
16. Rishaan: Good human being/compassionate
17. Rishaank: Devotee of Lord Shiva
18. Rishit: Learned person/one who is the best in everything
19. Ritesh: One who guards the truth/Lord of Seasons
20. Rituraj: King of all seasons
21. Rivaan: Star/ambitious/self-sufficient
22. Rohan: Ascending/blossom/Another name for Lord Vishnu
23. Rohit: Rainbow/first ray of the sun
24. Ronav: Embodiment of grace and charm
25. Ronit: Radiant/charming/joyful/song
26. Rudra: Remover of pain/Another name of Lord Shiva

Unique Indian Baby Names for Boys Starting with ‘S’

1. Sabhya: Refined/well-mannered
2. Sachin: Pure/affectionate/Another name of Lord Shiva
3. Sachit: Joyful/aware
4. Sai: Holy, sacred
5. Sahil: Seashore/guide
6. Samar: Reward/brave fighter/intellect
7. Samarth: Efficient
8. Samrat: King or emperor
9. Sanjay: Victorious
10. Sarthak: Purposeful/significant
11. Sarvin: God of love/the best archer
12. Sathvik/Satvik: Calm/virtuous
13. Shakti: Power, strength
14. Shamit: Calm, patient/disciplined
15. Sharvil: Sacred to Lord Shiva
16. Shashank: Crescent moon/Another name of Lord Shiva
17. Shaurya: Bravery/power
18. Shayan: Intelligent/courteous/worthy of good things
19. Shivaay: Inner self/Another name of Lord Shiva
20. Shivin: Another name for Lord Shiva
21. Shlok: Hymns or mantras in praise of God
22. Shreyan: Fame/good fortune
23. Shreyansh: Fame-giver/fortunate/wealthy
24. Shreyas: Prosperity/wellbeing
25. Siddharth: Accomplished
26. Sinan: One who is as sharp as the tip of the spear
27. Soham: Divinity
28. Spandan: Heartbeat
29. Sriansh: A part of Lord Vishnu
30. Sriyan: Another name for Lord Vishnu
31. Sujal: Sacred water/affectionate/lotus
32. Sumedh: Intelligent, clever

Unique Indian Baby Names for Boys Starting with ‘T-Z’

1. Tanay: Dear son
2. Tanmay: Fully engrossed, become one with
3. Tarak: Star/protector
4. Teerth: Sacred water/worthy person
5. Tejas: Sharpness/brightness
6. Tushar: Mist/fine drops of water or snow
7. Utkarsh: Awakening/prosperity
8. Vaibhav: Fortunate/intelligent/prosperous
9. Vansh: Dynasty, lineage, heritage
10. Varun: Lord of water
11. Vatsal: Adorable, affectionate
12. Vedanth: Ultimate knowledge/Vedic wisdom
13. Veer: Brave, courageous
14. Vehant: Wisdom, intelligence
15. Viaan: Energetic, lively
16. Vidhu: Intelligent/Another name for Lord Vishnu
17. Vihaan: Dawn, the beginning of a new era
18. Vinod: Happy, content
19. Viraj: Royal/resplendent, majestic
20. Viransh: Valiant/strong
21. Virat: Heroic, brave/brilliant
22. Vivaan: Lively/ray of the morning sun/Another name for Lord Krishna
23. Yohan: God’s mercy, grace
24. Yug: A new era or age
25. Yuvin: Leader
26. Zehan: Brightness/bright-faced angel
27. Zeeshan: Princely/magnificent

Unique Indian Baby Names For Girls In 2025

Unique Indian Baby Names for Girls Starting with ‘A’

1. Aadhya/Adya: Unequalled/Earth/Another name for Goddess Durga
2. Aahana: Inner light/immortal/first ray of the sun
3. Aachal/Aanchal: Shelter, sanctuary
4. Ati: Supreme/glorious
5. Aarna: Water, stream/Another name for Goddess Lakshmi
6. Advika: World, earth/unique
7. Adweta: Inspirational, idealistic
8. Amaira: Forever beautiful
9. Amrita: Immortality
10. Amruta: The immortal one
11. Anika: Splendour/Another name for Goddess Durga
12. Anvi: Goddess of forest/nature-lover
13. Anya: Full of grace
14. Arunima: Glow of dawn
15. Arya: Noble Goddess
16. Ava: Lively
17. Avni: Beloved/Another name for the Goddess Bhumi

Unique Indian Baby Names for Girls Starting with ‘B-C’

1. Barkha: Rain
2. Bhavna: Purity/God’s gift/Another name for Goddess Parvati
3. Bhanumati: Lustrous/famous
4. Bhavani: Giver of life/Another name for Goddess Durga
5. Brinda: Of the holy basil/Another name for Goddess Radha
6. Bishakha: Star
7. Bina: Understanding
8. Bimala: Pure
9. Bhavini: Beautiful/caring/noble
10. Caroline: Free/strong/song of happiness
11. Chahat: Love, affection/beloved
12. Chandrani: Companion of the moon
13. Channan: Fragrant like sandalwood
14. Charulata: Beautiful vine
15. Charvi: Extremely beautiful
16. Chhavi: Reflection of God’s beauty
17. Chakrika: Divine wheel/Another name for the Goddess Lakshmi
18. Chakshini: Beautiful/bright
19. Chandni: Radiant moonlight
20. Charita: Successful, accomplished
21. Cheshta: Desire, earnest effort
22. Chhaya: Shelter, protection
23. Chitrita: Decorated/full of color
24. Chinmayi: Divine intelligence/pure consciousness

Unique Indian Baby Names for Girls Starting with ‘D-E’

1. Daksha: Capable, skillful/honest/Another name for Goddess Parvati
2. Dakshayani: Another name for Goddess Sati
3. Darpali: Charming, elegant/confident
4. Deepshikha: Strong and bright like fire
5. Devaki: Divine, celestial/mother of Lord Krishna
6. Dhaarani: Protector of life/Mother Earth
7. Dhriti: Courage/perseverance, determination
8. Dhwani: The essence of music and sound
9. Dia/Diya: Brightness of lamps
10. Divya: Divine brilliance/beautiful
11. Dnyanada: Intelligent
12. Dua: Prayer/love
13. Ekta: Unity
14. Esha: Innocence, chastity, purity

Unique Indian Baby Names for Girls Starting with ‘F-G’

1. Fadwa: Heroism, gallantry
2. Faguni/Falguni: Beautiful/born in the month of Falgun
3. Falak: Sky, Heaven
4. Falvi: Lovable, Cute
5. Farha/Farah: Happiness
6. Fariba: Mesmerizing, Enticing, Charming
7. Fariya: Angelic/one who brings joy
8. Farzeen: Intelligent/alluring
9. Fathi: Gift Of God/beautiful
10. Fawzi: Triumphant, victorious
11. Feeza: Nature
12. Fenna: Peace/boldness
13. Firaki: Fragrance
14. Fiza: Breeze/Purity/Charm
15. Foolan: Flowering
16. Freya: Goddess of love
17. Fulmala: Garland
18. Fulva: Flower
19. Ganga: Holy river in India
20. Garima: Honor/strength
21. Gaurangi: The giver of happiness
22. Gauri: Beautiful/brilliant/Another name for Goddess Parvati
23. Gaurika: The pretty one
24. Gautami: One who enlightens/River Godavari/Another name for Goddess Durga
25. Gayathri: The mother of Vedas/Another name for Goddess Saraswati
26. Geetika: A little song

Unique Indian Baby Names for Girls Starting with ‘H-I’

1. Hana: Center of happiness and knowledge
2. Hrithika: Rhythm of the heart/compassion/generosity
3. Haarika: Belonging to Lord Shiva/Another name for Goddess Parvati
4. Hamsika/Hansika: Swan-rider/Another name for Goddess Saraswati
5. Harini: Like a deer
6. Harita: Prosperity/nature
7. Harisha: Joy, happiness
8. Harleen: God’s joy
9. Harshita: Always happy, joyful
10. Hemani: Piece of Gold, made of Gold/Another name for Goddess Parvati
11. Heena/Henna: Mehendi
12. Himani: Snow/pure and clear/Another name for Goddess Parvati
13. Hiranya: Golden/wealthy
14. Hita: Lovable/beneficial/well-wisher
15. Huda: Guidance, the right path
16. Idaya: Heart/Another name for Goddess Parvati
17. Iditri: Worshipper, adorer
18. Inaaya: God’s gift
19. Indira: Beauty/splendor/Another name for Goddess Lakshmi
20. Ira: Vigilant/the Earth
21. Iravati: As bright as lightning
22. Ishani: Desire/ruler/Another name for Goddess Parvati
23. Ishika: Arrow/achiever/God’s daughter
24. Ishita: Mastery/wealth/superiority

Unique Indian Baby Names for Girls Starting with ‘J-K’

1. Jagrati: Awakening
2. Jagvi: One with worldly knowledge
3. Jalsa: Celebration
4. Janaki: Another name for Goddess Sita
5. Januja: Dear daughter
6. Janya: Life/lovable
7. Jasmit: Celebrated, famous
8. Jeevika: Source of life
9. Kainat: Universe
10. Kairavi: Moonlight
11. Kanak: Gold/sandalwood
12. Kanisha: Beautiful/womanly
13. Karishma: Miracle
14. Kashvi: Shining, glowing
15. Kavya: Poetic/sentimental
16. Keya: Flower/victory
17. Kiara: Shining/clear/famous
18. Kinjal: River bank
19. Krupali: The forgiver
20. Krupalini: Merciful, kind/polite

Unique Indian Baby Names for Girls Starting with ‘L-M’

1. Laboni: Grace, beauty
2. Lalita: Pleasing, beautiful/graceful, gentle
3. Lasya: Graceful dance
4. Lata: String of pearls/vines, branches
5. Lavanya: Charming, graceful,  lovely, beautiful
6. Leena: Devoted, focused/Another name of Goddess Lakshmi
7. Lekha: Crescent moon/writing, written composition
8. Leya: Lioness/loyalty/musical
9. Lipi: Script, writing
10. Lipika: Imagination/writing
11. Lopa: Philosopher
12. Mahika: Mist, dew drops
13. Mahiya: Happiness
14. Manali: Bird
15. Marsha: Respectable
16. Masha: Star of the sea/beloved/willpower
17. Maya: Mysterious/dreamlike/Another name for Goddess Lakshmi
18. Mehek: Sweet fragrance
19. Minal: Precious gem
20. Mithuna: Union
21. Mrudula: Soft-spoken, gentle
22. Myra: Extraordinary/aristocratic/admirable

Unique Indian Baby Names for Girls Starting with ‘N-O’

1. Nandita: Joyous/beautiful
2. Navya: New/praiseworthy
3. Netra: Vision/clarity
4. Niharika: Galaxy/dew drops
5. Nimisha: Twinkling Of An Eye
6. Nirali: Unique, special
7. Nitya: Eternal, everlasting
8. Oishi: Divine, God’s gift
9. Ojasvi: Brave, fearless
10. Omaja: Spiritual unity
11. Omisha: Goddess of birth and death
12. Oni: Born in a sacred abode
13. Oorja: Lively, energetic
14. Oorvi: Earth
15. Osha: Shining, dawn/aurora

Unique Indian Baby Names for Girls Starting with ‘P-R’

1. Prisha: God’s gift
2. Pahal: Beginning
3. Panini: The one with beautiful hands
4. Pallavi: New leaves
5. Priya: Beloved
6. Pushti: Well-nourished
7. Pavani: Holy
8. Ravee: The sun/skilled
9. Rabhasa: Force
10. Rachaita: Creator, innovator
11. Rabia: Spring/garden
12. Remya: Delightful, charming
13. Rideiya: From the heart
14. Ruhika: Desire/Another name for Goddess Lakshmi
15. Rujul: Soft-spoken
16. Rujvi: Honest woman
17. Rumki: The key to happiness
18. Ruth: Season/friend
19. Rutvi: Cheerful/blossom
20. Ruvee: Brave soul/season

Unique Indian Baby Names for Girls Starting with ‘S’

1. Saanvi: Another name for Goddess Lakshmi
2. Saachi: Companion/beloved/graceful/truthful
3. Saanidhya: Abode of God
4. Saanjh: Companion/life-giving
5. Saargun: Blessed with many virtues
6. Sabhya: Well-mannered
7. Sadhika: Accomplished, fulfilled/Another name for Goddess Durga
8. Sadhna: Worship/accomplishment
9. Sajila: Decorated
10. Sakshi: Observer
11. Samaira: Enchanting/protected by God
12. Saumya: Gentle, calm, soft
13. Shaila: Mountain/Another name for Goddess Parvati
14. Shivanya: Inexhaustible
15. Sitara: Morning star

Unique Indian Baby Names for Girls Starting with ‘T-U’

1. Taani: Faith
2. Taashu: Beautiful
3. Tamanna: Desire/ambition
4. Tamira: Magic
5. Tanirika: Flower/Goddess of gold
6. Tanishi: Fairy queen/Another name for Goddess Durga
7. Tanishka: Goddess of gold
8. Tanvee/Tanvi: Beautiful/delicate
9. Tanya: Honorable/praiseworthy
10. Tilaka: Auspicious symbol/sandalwood mark
11. Tiya: Bird/God’s gift
12. Ubika: Growth
13. Udaya: Dawn
14. Udita: One who has risen
15. Ujjwala: Lustrous, radiant
16. Ulka: Brilliant/powerful
17. Umeda: Wish
18. Unni: Little/leader
19. Ura: Heart
20. Urvi: Mother Earth

Unique Indian Baby Names for Girls Starting with ‘V’

1. Vaanya: God’s gift/Goddess of forests
2. Vaishnavi: Worshipper of Lord Vishnu
3. Vajra: Diamond/thunderbolt
4. Vamakshi: Beautiful-eyed
5. Vansha: Daughter of the forest/lineage
6. Vanya: God’s gift/gracious
7. Varenya: Excellent/desirable
8. Vasana: Imagination/Another name for Goddess Durga
9. Vasatika: Morning light
10. Vasudha: The Earth
11. Vedhika: Full of knowledge
12. Vinaya: Modest
13. Vrishti: Rain
14. Vritti: Nature
15. Wakeeta: Beautiful flower
16. Warhi: Holy/powerful/Another name for Goddess Durga
17. Watikaa: Garden

Unique Indian Baby Names for Girls Starting with ‘Y-Z’

1. Yachana: Prayer
2. Yadavi: Vast and powerful/Another name for Goddess Durga
3. Yahvi: Heaven
4. Yashawini: Victorious
5. Yashica: Success
6. Yasti: Symbol of the universe’s axis
7. Yauvani: Youthful
8. Yochana: God’s grace
9. Yoshitaa: Beautiful lady/Fortunate
10. Yutika:  Flower
11. Zaaei: Flower
12. Zara: Beautiful/divine/blooming flower
13. Zarnaa: Small stream of sweet water
14. Zansi: Courageous one
15. Zaitraa: Precious gift
16. Zeva/Ziva: Brightness, radiance, divine light
17. Zil: Beautiful princess
18. Zilmil: Sparkling
19. Zinal: Loving and beautiful
20. Zishya: Scholar

Most Popular Unique Indian Baby Names in the United States

Indian Boys’ Names Popular in the US:

1. Aadvik: Unique
2. Abeer: Perfumed colour
3. Adhrit: Unrestrained, unbridled
4. Avi: Mountain/Wind/Sun
5. Avyan: Without any imperfections
6. Bodhi: Enlightenment, Awakening
7. Darsh: Day of the new moon/Another name for Lord Krishna
8. Dhruv: The pole star/Firm, Immovable
9. Fateh: Victory
10. Garv: Pride/Elation
11. Gyan: Knowledge
12. Himmat: Courage
13. Ishir: Powerful, Strong/Fire
14. Krishiv: Combination of the names ‘Krishna’ and ‘Shiva’
15. Mahir: Expert or specialist
16. Shlok: A Vedic chant, hymn
17. Taksh: To invent, imagine
18. Tanush: Divine form
19. Vyom: The sky
20. Yash: Fame, Honour

Indian Girls’ Names Popular in the US:

1. Adya: Another name for Goddess Durga
2. Ashvi: One who has horses
3. Aayat: A verse from the Holy Quran
4. Anaisha: Of or during the day
5. Bani: Style or manner of reading or singing
6. Divisha: Goddess of triumph
7. Heer: Diamond
8. Ilaa: Sacred speech and praise
9. Jwala: Flame
10. Kuhu: The chirping of a bird/New moon
11. Laya: A musical rhythm
12. Malani: The garlanded one/A divine Goddess
13. Nihira: Newly found treasure
14. Pari: Ethereal beauty, Fairy
15. Piya: Beloved
16. Rishika: A female sage or saint
17. Sia: Another name for Goddess Sita
18. Tvisha: Splendour/Lustre
19. Wardah: Flower/Glowing
20. Zoya: Light and radiance

We hope this list of unique Indian baby names has inspired you, so you can at least make a shortlist, if not zero down on one name alone. Yes, choosing your child’s name is a big decision; sometimes a name just clicks instantly, but sometimes it takes a while. Take your time and enjoy your new baby, we’re sure you’ll get the right name soon!

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 Prerna is the founder, editor and owner of ‘Maa of All Blogs’, one of India’s Top Parenting Blogs. Besides being a certified Ashtanga Yoga instructor, she is also a fashion designer and economics graduate.

When she’s not busy running her home and business, she ensures she stays active – whether it’s running the half marathon, completing the Oxfam walk or climbing to the Everest base camp. Prerna enjoys wearing all her hats, and she does so in style!

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