Rishi: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A wise sage who sees beyond the ordinary.
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1221
- Peak
- #938 in 2008
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Rishi Means
Rishi is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin. A wise sage who sees beyond the ordinary.
How Popular Rishi Is
Rishi currently ranks #1221 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #938 in 2008. It is rising.
Good to Know About Rishi
- At its most popular, Rishi reached #938 in the U.S. in 2008.
- Rishi has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Rishi is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
Names Like Rishi
Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Rishi
Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rishi.
Questions About Rishi
What does Rishi mean?
Rishi is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin. A wise sage who sees beyond the ordinary.
How popular is Rishi?
Rishi currently ranks #1221 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #938 in 2008. It is rising.
Where does Rishi come from?
Rishi comes from Sanskrit roots. At its most popular, Rishi reached #938 in the U.S. in 2008.
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