Rishi
Rishi: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rishi
- A South Asian male given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
From Sanskrit ऋषि (ṛṣi, “rishi, sage”), via New Indo-Aryan languages, such as Punjabi ਰਿਸ਼ੀ (riśī). Compare rishi.
How popular is Rishi?
Since 1880, 5,142 boys in the U.S. have been named Rishi. Its highest rank for boys was #938 in 2008. In 2025, 207 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rishi
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Rishi
Sister and brother names that share Rishi's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Rishi FAQ
What does the name Rishi mean?
A South Asian male given name from Sanskrit. From Sanskrit ऋषि (ṛṣi, “rishi, sage”), via New Indo-Aryan languages, such as Punjabi ਰਿਸ਼ੀ (riśī). Compare rishi.
What is the origin of the name Rishi?
Rishi is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Rishi?
Since 1880, 5,142 boys in the U.S. have been named Rishi. Its highest rank for boys was #938 in 2008. In 2025, 207 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rishi a boy or girl name?
Rishi is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 5,142 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.