Rishi
From the Sanskrit rishi, the word for a seer or inspired sage; the rishis are the poets credited with receiving the hymns of the Vedas.
Rishi in 2025
Rishi was given to 207 babies in the United States in 2025, making it the 2,165th most popular name of the year. That is roughly one in every 16,016 babies born.
The history of Rishi
Rishi reached its highest point in 2023, when 229 babies were given the name, ranking 2,029th that year.
Across the 52 years of records since 1974, 5,142 babies have been named Rishi. Half of them were born before 2009, which places the name's centre of gravity with Generation Z.
Rishi by decade
| Decade | Babies named Rishi | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 131 | 3,588 |
| 1980s | 432 | 3,180 |
| 1990s | 523 | 3,563 |
| 2000s | 1,578 | 2,098 |
| 2010s | 1,322 | 2,476 |
| 2020s | 1,156 | 2,029 |
Where Rishi is heading
Rishi has risen 54% over the past decade, from 134 babies in 2015 to 207 in 2025.
Names like Rishi
Names that rose and fell at the same time as Rishi.