Rishi

rih-shee

Sanskrit

"sage"

Rishi Origin and Meaning

The name Rishi is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin meaning "sage".

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.

Rishi Rank in US Top 1000

# 968 in the US

Rishi Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1233 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Rishi

• 968 US 2023
• 1233 Nameberry 2025
• 50 Unique 2022
• 867 England 2023

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Famous People Named Rishi

• Rishi Kapoor Bollywood actor

The name Rishi in Pop Culture

• "When Dimple Met Rishi " young adult novel by Sandhya Monen The male main character is named Rishi Patel