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Rishi
OriginSanskrit
Meaning"sage"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#1059
2025 SSA
About Rishi
Wise, with vivacity.
Rishi for boys#1059 US
A number of stylish Indian names are making their way to the US mainstream, including wise Rishi. In Hindu mythology, the Rishis are sages and seers; in modern times, Rishi Rich is a popular British-born musician and record producer and Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister of the UK in 2022.
And in the US, Rishi has made its way into the US Top 1000 for the first time ever in 2023.
Pronounced REE-shee.
As of October 2026, Rishi ranked #1059 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #938 in 2008.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,443 | 114 | 59.3 |
| 2015 | #1,324 | 134 | 69.9 |
| 2016 | #1,337 | 134 | 70.6 |
| 2017 | #1,432 | 121 | 65.4 |
| 2018 | #1,504 | 115 | 63.3 |
| 2019 | #1,385 | 129 | 71.9 |
| 2020 | #1,213 | 156 | 90.4 |
| 2021 | #1,204 | 161 | 92 |
| 2022 | #1,050 | 210 | 120.3 |
| 2023 | #970 | 228 | 133.3 |
| 2024 | #1,107 | 193 | 112 |
| 2025 | #1,059 | 207 | 121.2 |
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