Indigo
Indigo is a unisex name of Greek origin meaning “deep blue-violet dye from the Indies.” It ranked #853 in the United States in 2025. From the Greek indikon (Indian dye), via the Latin indicum.
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how do you pronounce Indigo?
IN-dih-goh
where does the name Indigo come from?
A given name taken from the colour, after the deep blue dye first made from the true indigo plant.
Indigo is one of the seven colors of the rainbow and a rich, deep blue-violet hue. As a name it evokes creativity and the bohemian arts, and it has been used by celebrity parents seeking distinctive word names.
how popular is this name?
Indigo has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 5 years since 2021. It peaked at #853 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #853 |
| 2024 | #919 |
| 2023 | #961 |
| 2022 | #978 |
| 2021 | #901 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Indigo fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Indigo?
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quick answers about Indigo
What does the name Indigo mean?
Indigo means “deep blue-violet dye from the Indies”.
What is the origin of the name Indigo?
Indigo comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Indigo?
Indigo ranked #853 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Indigo a boy or girl name?
Indigo is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Indigo?
Indigo is pronounced IN-dih-goh, with 3 syllables.
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