Rishi Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hindi
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Rishi means 'sage' or 'seer' in Hindi.
Meaning of the Name Rishi
Rishi is a Hindi name that means 'sage' or 'seer'. In Hindu mythology, Rishis were revered saints and scholars who had deep spiritual knowledge. The name embodies wisdom, enlightenment, and a connection with the divine. Rishi is also a popular given name in India and is associated with qualities such as intelligence, guidance, and spiritual insight.
Popularity of the Name Rishi
The popularity for the name Rishi peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 217 births, which ranked number 2,115 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Rishi had the most male births in 2008 with 217, which ranked number 936 out of 14,620 male names. The number of births for the name Rishi has increased sharply over the last ten years from 129 births to 209 births, an increase of 62.02%. Among males, Rishi has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 129 births to 209 births, an increase of 62.02%.
Nationwide Popularity of Rishi
- 20 Year Trend of Rishi: 39.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Rishi: 62.02%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Rishi: 62.02%
Popularity of Rishi by State
For males, Rishi was most popular in Western states with 52 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 35 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Rishi. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 | 778 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 35 | 750 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 8 | 1340 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 8 | 1006 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 12 | 721 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 11 | 433 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 9 | 864 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 14 | 511 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 11 | 1056 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 23 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 8 | 765 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 17 | 429 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Rishi
- Total Births of Rishi: 219 (4.94%)
- Male Births of Rishi: 219 (4.94%)
Given the upward trend of Rishi over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.94% increase in total births, for a total of 219 births in 2024. Male births for Rishi have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 219 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.94%.