Modern baby names are all the rage. Most parents want names that sound trendy and fit into today's times, and yet are rooted in Indian culture. Some like international names that work well in India and abroad too.
If you’re looking for a modern name, you've come to the right place. We've listed below 100 modern boy names and 100 modern girl names of Indian and foreign origin that are popular in India.
Modern Indian baby boy names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aarav | A loud sound or thundering |
| Aarush | The sun |
| Aayush | Long life, health and vigour |
| Avyaan | Soothe and appease |
| Advik | Unique |
| Akarsh | Attraction, fascination |
| Anay | One without a leader |
| Atharva | Name of one of the Vedas |
| Arhaan | Popularly believed to mean 'ruler or emperor' |
| Ahaan | The day |
| Arnav | Ocean, sea |
| Adhrit | Unrestrained; free |
| Aryaman | The sun, a close companion |
| Bhaavik | Sentimental; full of emotions |
| Bhavin | Illustrious, blessing |
| Chitaksh | One with attractive eyes |
| Daksh | Competent; intelligent |
| Darsh*t | Displayed, shown |
| Devansh | Part of God |
| Dhanuk | Bow |
| Dhairya | Patience, endurance and perseverance |
| Divij | Celestial, born in heaven |
| Divit | Heavenly, reaching for the sky |
| Divyansh | Popularly believed to mean 'part of the divine being' |
| Ehsaan | Compassion |
| Eeshan | Light and splendour |
| Faiyaz | Doer of good deeds, virtuous |
| Farhan | Joy, delight |
| Gatik | Speed, motion, refuge |
| Gauransh | Popularly believed to mean 'part of Goddess Parvati' |
| Hardik | Heartfelt; from the heart |
| Himmat | Courage |
| Hriday | Of the heart and soul |
| Hridaan | Commonly believed to mean a 'generous heart' |
| Hunar | Skill; competence |
| Ishir | Powerful and strong; fire |
| Iksh*t | Beheld and regarded |
| Ishaan | The sun in the form of Lord Shiva |
| Ivaan | Popularly believed to mean 'God's glorious gift' |
| Izaan | Acceptance; obedience |
| Jaiyush | Victorious, long life |
| Jivin | To give life |
| Kanav | Compassion and pity |
| Krishiv | Believed to be a combination name created with the names 'Krishna and Shiva' |
| Kiaan | Popularly believed to mean 'grace of God' |
| Kushagra | Sharp and intelligent |
| Krish | Related to agriculture; also used as a short form for the name Krishna |
| Lakshay | Target |
| Lauhit | The trident of Lord Shiva |
| Laksh*t | Targeted |
| Manan | Reverence, homage |
| Manav | A youth, mankind |
| Medhansh | Popularly believed to mean 'one who has inherited wisdom' |
| Moksh | Salvation |
| Navodit | Newly risen |
| Nimit | Motive, sign |
| Nirvaan | Ultimate bliss |
| Nish*th | Midnight |
| Ohas | Praise |
| Ojas | Grandeur, vigour |
| Parv | A holy day or festival |
| Pranay | Reverence; affection |
| Pratham | The first one |
| Purab | East |
| Raghav | Born in Raghu clan |
| Ranbir | The brave warrior |
| Reyansh | Part of a stream |
| Ritvik | Priest |
| Ryan | King |
| Rudransh | Popularly believed to mean, 'part of Rudra' |
| Saatvik | Pure, pious |
| Savar | A name of Lord Shiva |
| Sahil | Guide |
| Saksham | Capable |
| Samar | Confluence; one who talks late in the night |
| Samarth | Efficient |
| Shaan | Peaceful, pride |
| Saihaj | Popularly believed to mean 'peaceful' |
| Shayak | Arrow |
| Shlok | Hymn, a vedic chant |
| Shray | Credit |
| Stuvan | To praise |
| Suveer | Popularly said to mean 'heroic' and 'courageous' |
| Taksh | Gold mountain, divine mountain |
| Tanvik | Believed to mean 'a king' |
| Tanmay | Engrossed |
| Tejas | Sharpness |
| Ujjwal | Bright, clear |
| Umang | Enthusiasm |
| Uthkarsh | Superior, excellence |
| Vaibhav | Glory, grandeur |
| Vihaan | Morning, dawn |
| Viraj | Sovereign, splendour |
| Virat | Heroism, valour |
| Vivaan | To plait or twist in the context of weaving |
| Yug | An era, a generation |
| Yuvaan | Youthful and strong; a young prince |
| Yuvraj | Prince |
| Zain | Radiance, excellence |
| Zeeshan | Dignified, respected |
Modern Indian baby girl names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Aadrika | A celestial being |
| Aarya | Respectable and noble |
| Aarna | River or wave |
| Aaradhita | Respected and revered |
| Aarohi | Ascending order of musical notes in Hindustani classical music |
| Aasiya | Pensive |
| Adhira | Lightening |
| Advika | One who is unique |
| Ahana | Dawn |
| Amyra | Female form of ruler or princess |
| Aayat | God's greatness, a verse from the Holy Quran |
| Akshara | Letter, speech |
| Anahita | Popularly believed to mean 'graceful' |
| Anaisha | Of or during the day |
| Anika | Grace |
| Anvi | To seek or follow |
| Ananya | Without a second |
| Arushi | Dawn |
| Aradhya | One worth worshiping |
| Bhamini | Woman, beautiful, glorious |
| Charvi | Beautiful lady |
| Dhriti | Lightening |
| Disha | Direction |
| Diva | Lamp, daytime |
| Drishya | To be seen, visible |
| Ela | Name of a composition in Indian music. |
| Eshana | Seeking, longing |
| Eenakshi | Doe-eyed |
| Hamsika | A swan |
| Hrish*ta | Pleased, happy |
| Hrida | From the heart |
| Inaaya | Help and protection from the Almighty |
| Inayat | Favour, empathy |
| Ish*ta | Greatness, supremacy |
| Ishani | A name for Goddess Durga; a silk-cotton tree |
| Ira | The earth |
| Jaisvi | Victorious |
| Jhanvi | The river Ganga; daughter of Yaksha, the wise. |
| Jivika | Source of life |
| Jiya | Radiance, sweetheart |
| Kashvi | Popularly believed to mean 'shining' |
| Kavya | Poem |
| Keya | Flower |
| Khanak | The tinkling of bangles |
| Khushi | Happiness, joy |
| Kiara | Dark-haired |
| Kimaya | Popularly believed to mean 'divine' |
| Lasya | A gentle form of dance |
| Lavanya | Beauty or grace |
| Mahika | Dew drops, frost |
| Maitreyi | Friendship |
| Mannat | Fervent prayer or wish |
| Miraya | Commonly thought to be a variant of the name 'Meera', Lord Krishna’s devotee |
| Mishika | A medicinal plant |
| Medhasvini | Popularly believed to mean 'wisdom' |
| Myra | Myrrh |
| Naira | Brilliance, glittering |
| Naisha | Night |
| Nakshatra | Star, constellation |
| Navya | New, fresh |
| Nayantara | Beloved |
| Nehmat | Grace, blessing |
| Nitara | Deeply rooted |
| Nitya | Eternal |
| Ojasvini | Energetic, bright |
| Oorja | Power, strength |
| Pari | Ethereal beauty |
| Parinaaz | Sweet, fairy |
| Pihu | A female peafowl, the sweet sound of the koyal bird |
| Pranavi | The sacred syllable 'Om' |
| Prisha | Spotted; believed to mean 'God's gift' |
| Renee | From Renatus, which comes from the Latin renascor, meaning "born again". |
| Rhea | Possibly related to the Greek Heros meaning "stream". Rhea is one of the Titans in Greek mythology. |
| Riya | Popularly believed to mean 'singer' |
| Rudrani | A name for the wife of Rudra |
| Saanvi | Popularly believed to be a name for Goddess Lakshmi |
| Samaira | Widely believed to mean 'enchanting' |
| Sana | Brilliance or radiance |
| Sara | Princess |
| Seher | Early morning |
| Shanaya | Popularly believed to mean 'first ray of the sun' |
| Sharanya | One who gives refuge |
| Siya | A name for Sita |
| Suhana | Pleasant, lovely |
| Tanya | Fairy queen |
| Tarini | Another name for Goddess Durga |
| Tiya | Bird |
| Trisha | Thirst or desire |
| Urvi | Earth |
| Vanya | Gracious gift of god |
| Vaidehi | A name for Goddess Sita |
| Vardaniya | Giver of good fortune |
| Vedika | A sacrificial alter |
| Vihaana | Dawn |
| Yashasvini | Successful and illustrious |
| Yashvi | Fame |
| Zaina | Beautiful and radiant |
| Zaira | A visitor or guest |
| Zara | Princess, the exalted one |
| Zoya | Light and radiance |
Create your own baby names list
With so many names to choose from, selecting one can seem hard. You can instead create a short list of names you like for boys and girls (since you might be blessed with either) and make your final choice after your baby is born.
Also see:
- Most popular baby names in India
- Birth star (nakshatra) names
- Baby names based on numerology
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