The baby name Rikin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-kin (/ˈriːkɪn/) or RIK-in (/ˈrɪkɪn/).
Rikin is Indian in Origin.
The baby name Rikin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-kin (/ˈriːkɪn/) or RIK-in (/ˈrɪkɪn/).
Rikin is Indian in Origin.
Rikin is a modern Indian masculine name, used widely among Gujarati and other Hindu communities. Its etymology is often linked to the Sanskrit root ṛc/ṛk “hymn, praise,” with the productive -in suffix; by this reading, Rikin means “one connected with praise,” “singer of hymns,” or simply “praiseworthy.” Some also treat it as a contemporary coinage built on the popular Rik- element rather than a strict classical derivation.
Use rises in the late 20th century in western India and the global South Asian diaspora. Variant spellings include Riken and Rikhin; related names on Rik- are Rikesh and Rikhil, and short forms Rik or Riki occur informally. The name remains uncommon outside South Asia yet travels well. Because meanings in modern Indian naming can be interpretive, families variously emphasize praise, devotion, or excellence as the intended sense.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| United States | Boys | 2013 | #870 | 5 | 7,323 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #976 | 26 | 16,750 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 7 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Rikin is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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