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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 boy names

Name Meaning

Aarav (/babyname/1154243/aarav) A loud sound or thundering

Aarush (/babyname/1152639/aarush) The first ray of the winter sun

Aayush (/babyname/1154269/aayush) Lineage, duration of life

Abram (/babyname/25111074/abram) Father of many

Advik (/babyname/1152655/advik) Unique

Akarsh (/babyname/1152647/akarsh) Something that is divine

Anay (/babyname/1154155) Another name for Lord Vishnu

Aniruddh Boundless
(/babyname/25035543/aniruddh)

Arhaan (/babyname/25034871/arhaan) Ruler, emperor

Armaan (/babyname/25062474/armaan) Desire or wish

Arnav (/babyname/1080115/arnav) Ocean, sea

Azad (/babyname/25044877/azad) Independent, free

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Badal (/babyname/1080149/badal) Cloud

Bhavin (/babyname/1154495/bhavin) Winner, to exist

Chirag (/babyname/1050713/chirag) A lamp

Darshit (/babyname/1154623/darshit) To pay respect

Devansh (/babyname/1050843/devansh) Part of God

Dhanuk (/babyname/25062528/dhanuk) Bowman

Dhruv (/babyname/1050919/dhruv) The pole star

Divij (/babyname/1078339/divij) Celestial, born in heaven

Divit (/babyname/1074863/divit) Immortal

Divyansh (/babyname/1154709/divyansh) Divine part

Ehsaan (/babyname/1079737/ehsaan) Compassion

Emir (/babyname/25111092/emir) Prince, Commander

Faiyaz (/babyname/1051137/faiyaz) Artistic

Farhan (/babyname/1051173/farhan) Wisdom

Fateh (/babyname/1051191/fateh) Victory

Gatik (/babyname/1078409/gatik) Fast, progressive

Gokul (/babyname/1051361/gokula) Place where Lord Krishna was brought up

Hansh (/babyname/25035641/hansh) God-like

Himmat (/babyname/1051597/himmat) Courage

Hiran (/babyname/1051603/hiran) Gold

Hridaan (/babyname/25034627/hridaan) Great heart

Hunar (/babyname/25045765/hunar) Good qualities

Indrajit (/babyname/1051669/indrajit) Conqueror of Indra

Indranil (/babyname/25035661/indranil) Another name of Lord Shiva, sapphire

Ishaan (/babyname/1051745/ishan) Vishnu, bringer of riches

Ivan (/babyname/25074990/ivaan) Derived from Hebrew name meaning "God is gracious"

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Jayant (/babyname/25045829/jayanth) Victory

Jayesh (/babyname/1078543/jayesh) Victor

Jivin (/babyname/1029451/jivin) To give life

Kabir (/babyname/1081347/kabir) Famous Sufi saint

Kanav (/babyname/1077195/kanav) A Hindu sage

Kartik (/babyname/1052045/kartik) A month

Kiaan (/babyname/25075106/kiaan) Ancient, generations, king

Krish (/babyname/25111110/krish) Short for Lord Krishna

Lagan (/babyname/25111082/lagan) Appropriate time, devotion

Lakshay (/babyname/1078681/lakshay) Target

Lakshit (/babyname/1078685/lakshit) Targeted

Madhav (/babyname/1052275/madhav) Sweet like honey

Madhup (/babyname/1077227/madhup) Honeybee

Manikya (/babyname/1077269/manikya) Ruby

Mehul (/babyname/1052425/mehul) Rain

Miraan (/babyname/25111098/miraan) Princely

Nakul (/babyname/1080495/nakul) Lord Vishnu, name of one of the Pandavas

Nirvaan (/babyname/1078905/nirvaan) Ultimate bliss

Nishith (/babyname/1078909/nishith) Night

Ojas (/babyname/1052705/ojas) Bountiful energy

Onkar (/babyname/1078955/onkar) Word of God, one who is pure

Pranay (/babyname/1052891/pranay) Romance

Prerak (/babyname/25062506/prerak) The one who encourages

Priyansh The most valuable part of something

(/babyname/25035809/priyansh)

Purab (/babyname/25046843/purab) East

Raghav (/babyname/1053021/raghav) Born in Raghu clan

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Ranbir (/babyname/1079967/ranbir) The brave warrior

Raunak (/babyname/1155977/raunak) Pride, celebration

Reyansh (/babyname/1155989/reyansh) Part of a stream

Riaan (/babyname/25111112/riaan) Little king

Ritvik (/babyname/1053159/ritvik) Priest

Rohan (/babyname/1008327/rohan) Ascending

Romil (/babyname/25111102/romil) Heartfelt

Ryan (/babyname/1008401/ryan) King

Sahil (/babyname/1156073/sahil) Guide

Saksham (/babyname/1156087/sakshum) Capable

Samar (/babyname/1035503/samar) To talk in the evening

Samarth (/babyname/1156095/samarth) Efficient

Shaan (/babyname/1156219/shaan) Peaceful, pride

Shalv (/babyname/25111104/shalv) Lord Shiv

Shamik (/babyname/25111096/shamik) Ancient sage, peaceful

Shayak (/babyname/25111094/shayak) Arrow

Shlok (/babyname/1053359/shlok) Hymn, a vedic chant

Shray (/babyname/1053363/shray) Credit

Stuvan (/babyname/25111088/stuvan) To praise

Sumer (/babyname/25111114/sumer) Gold mountain, divine mountain

Taimur (/babyname/25111078/taimur) Iron

Taran (/babyname/1036847/taran) Young or youth

Tejas (/babyname/1053555/tejas) Sharpness

Tushar (/babyname/1053623/tushar) Snow

Umang (/babyname/1053693/umang) Enthusiasm

Uthkarsh Excellence
(/babyname/1078259/uthkarsh)
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Vaibhav (/babyname/1053807/vaibhav) Richness

Veer (/babyname/1080033/veer) A brave person

Vidur (/babyname/1053917/vidur) Wise

Vihaan (/babyname/1079499/vihaan) Morning, dawn

Vivaan (/babyname/1156623/vivaan) To plait or twist in the context of weaving

Yakshit (/babyname/25035967/yakshit) Who is made forever, permanent

Yuvaan (/babyname/25047931/yuvaan) Lord Shiva

Yuvraj (/babyname/1156665/yuvraj) Prince

Zain (/babyname/25111072/zain) Good light

Zeeshan (/babyname/1054171/zeeshan) Strength

Modern Indian baby girl names

Name Meaning

Aaina (/babyname/1076115/aaina) Mirror

Aarna (/babyname/1074681/aarna) Lakshmi

Aaryahi (/babyname/25044711/aaryahi) Goddess Durga

Adah (/babyname/1019491/adah) Decorated, ornament

Adira (/babyname/25062532/adira) Strong

Advika (/babyname/1076139/advika) One who is unique

Ahana (/babyname/1154377/ahaana) First rays of the sun

Alia (/babyname/1019963/alia) Exalted

Alisha (/babyname/1019987/alisha) Noble, light

Amani (/babyname/1005187/amani) Peace or wishes

Amira (/babyname/1005211/amira) Female form of ruler or princess

Anahi (/babyname/1005225/anahi) One who answers, speaker

Anahita (/babyname/1050317/anahita) Graceful

Anaya (/babyname/1005229/anaya) God answers

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