Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!

Risha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Risha

Add to my Name List

The baby name Risha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈrɪʃə (RIH-sha),ˈriːʃə (REE-sha).

Risha is Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: ˈrɪʃə (RIH-sha),ˈriːʃə (REE-sha)

What is the meaning of the name Risha ?

The baby name Risha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈrɪʃə (RIH-sha),ˈriːʃə (REE-sha).

Risha is Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Risha is a multicultural feminine name with a clear Arabic root: riisha (ريشة), meaning “feather,” “quill,” or “paintbrush.” As a given name it evokes lightness and creativity, and its use spread in the late 20th century as vocabulary-based and nature names gained favor in West and South Asia. It appears in Muslim and multicultural diasporas worldwide.

In the Indian subcontinent, Risha is also used independently and is often interpreted via Sanskrit influence as a feminine echo of Rishi (“sage”), lending associations of wisdom, though this is a modern reading rather than a classical derivation. Common spellings and variants include Reesha, Resha, and Rishah; related names are Rishika and Richa. Diminutives such as Rish occur in English and Hindi. Overall, Risha balances a lyrical sound with cross‑cultural familiarity.

Risha has the following similar or variant Names

Risha – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
MD 0 #34 1 434
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
Sweden Girls 2019 #172 2 1,585
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
NA Girls 0 #231 7 7,146
BD 0 #234 8 5,992
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #278 8 2,795
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
BD Girls 0 #321 66 8,413
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
MU Girls 0 #334 18 8,539
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
OM Girls 0 #380 17 15,987
PH Girls 0 #381 10 13,098
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
RU Girls 0 #449 50 11,913
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
ZA 0 #467 8 14,421
KW Girls 0 #492 24 19,177
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
AE Girls 0 #533 21 20,968
IN Girls 0 #533 99 13,121
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
SG Girls 0 #570 17 18,916
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
BD Boys 0 #598 8 10,045
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IQ Boys 0 #643 25 13,071
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
KW Boys 0 #799 8 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
EG Boys 0 #862 25 15,035
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
MY Girls 0 #897 98 24,821
United States Girls 2024 #898 19 8,487
SA Girls 0 #903 33 25,931
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
EG Girls 0 #950 10 14,742
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
ZA Girls 0 #1,086 56 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,098 14 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,138 6 22,615
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,596 19 28,008

Risha is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Sweden
AE
BD

Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!

People also ask about Risha

Risha is predominantly a girl's name.
Risha is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ˈrɪʃə (RIH-sha),ˈriːʃə (REE-sha).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Reesha, Rishah, Rishaah and Richa (occasionally).
Across languages, Risha has these equivalents: Rishi (male, 'sage'), Sage (English, 'wise one').
Yes — Risha ranked #172 in Sweden in 2019, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Risha ranks highest in Sweden (#172 in 2019).
Risha's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #911 in 2014 to #898 in 2024 in United States.