Indigo: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: eend-eeg-oh
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-male

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Jul 08, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Northwestern Europe
Meaning: Deep blue purple color

Indigo is a vivid and soulful name drawn from the deep blue-purple dye derived from the indigo plant. With roots in Greek and Latin, it carries both artistic and mystical overtones. A color name that has gained popularity among modern parents, Indigo symbolizes intuition, depth, and creative energy.

Indigo Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Indigo is currently #5386 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Indigo is currently #2387 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Indigo is currently #2520 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Indigo is currently #1115 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
chat-overall Australian: Indigo is currently #2839 on Kiindred Australian Names

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