Rishi
Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Peak era
2000s/2020s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
sage, seer
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2000s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Rishi peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Rishi
Most people given the name Rishi in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Rishi deep dive
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