The baby name Rishi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-shee (/ˈriːʃi/; sometimes /ˈrɪʃi/).
Rishi is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Rishi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced REE-shee (/ˈriːʃi/; sometimes /ˈrɪʃi/).
Rishi is Sanskrit in Origin.
Rishi is a masculine given name from Sanskrit ṛṣi (ऋषि), meaning “sage,” “seer,” or “inspired poet.” In Vedic literature, the ṛṣis are the enlightened composers of hymns, with the legendary Saptaṛṣi (Seven Sages) symbolizing primordial wisdom. The term functions as an honorific across Hinduism, Jainism, and, via cognates (Pali isi), Buddhism, carrying connotations of insight, ascetic discipline, and prophetic vision.
As a personal name, Rishi gained wider use in India during the 20th century and is now familiar in the global South Asian diaspora. It is typically pronounced RISH-ee. Variant spellings and forms include the scholarly Ṛṣi, regional Rushi (notably in Marathi/Gujarati contexts), and Risi; Rish appears as a nickname. Related compounds such as Maharishi (“great sage”) are titles rather than given names. Rishi suggests learning, spiritual depth, and creative intellect, with occasional unisex use in modern settings.
| Rishi Sunak Rishi Sunak is a prominent British politician who became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2022. Before his role as Prime Minister, he served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer, where he was known for implementing economic measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Born in 1980, Sunak has played a significant role in shaping the UK's financial policies. | Rishi Kapoor Rishi Kapoor was a beloved actor from India, best known for his role in the classic film 'Bobby'. He charmed audiences with his performances in movies like 'Kabhi Kabhie' and 'Chandni'. Born in 1952, he became a prominent figure in Bollywood cinema. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishi | Kapoor | Raj Kapoor | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2023 | #1 | — | 807 |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| IN | 0 | #61 | 10 | 2,963 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #77 | 3 | 3,375 |
| CN | 0 | #85 | 2 | 3,857 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #91 | 422 | 8,477 |
| QA | 0 | #100 | 7 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| MU | 0 | #114 | 23 | 3,613 | |
| OM | 0 | #117 | 5 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #130 | 2 | 3,473 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #138 | 2 | 6,332 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #150 | 2 | 2,166 |
| AE | 0 | #162 | 16 | 10,220 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2008 | #170 | 2 | 1,288 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #193 | 2,146 | 16,750 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #230 | 5 | 5,842 |
| BD | 0 | #235 | 7 | 5,992 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| SG | 0 | #256 | 14 | 11,010 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #271 | 3 | 6,912 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #274 | 33 | 2,588 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #282 | 16 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #305 | 12 | 15,378 |
| SA | 0 | #306 | 7 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #325 | 7 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #330 | 3 | 7,401 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #348 | 7 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #358 | 5 | 8,539 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #377 | 5 | 7,951 |
| NL | 0 | #381 | 11 | 2,481 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #385 | 12 | 15,987 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #388 | 2 | 7,057 |
| France | Boys | 2020 | #389 | 3 | 2,846 |
| YE | 0 | #397 | 2 | 8,639 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #398 | 9 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #404 | 5 | 11,440 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #408 | 20 | 2,041 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| ZA | 0 | #426 | 22 | 14,421 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #461 | 6 | 10,523 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #477 | 11 | 10,188 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #477 | 232 | 18,093 |
| BH | 0 | #496 | 58 | 17,937 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #501 | 5 | 9,305 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #515 | 13 | 12,905 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #522 | 5 | 12,621 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #535 | 19 | 20,968 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #537 | 162 | 17,960 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #544 | 33 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #552 | 80 | 13,121 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #554 | 8 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #602 | 168 | 18,755 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #625 | 8 | 18,916 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #671 | 211 | 17,948 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #676 | 448 | 22,615 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #689 | 9 | 13,071 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #701 | 193 | 7,044 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #807 | 145 | 5,873 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #871 | 242 | 25,439 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #910 | 26 | 25,931 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #972 | 11 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #975 | 20 | 24,821 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #995 | 7 | 16,906 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,007 | 172 | 25,619 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,080 | 596 | 28,008 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,250 | 5 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,417 | 55 | 10,046 |
Rishi is popular in 56 countries — most recent births per country:
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