Rising since 2021, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Rishab since 1995
Babies named Rishab per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 340 |
| 2010s | 206 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Rishab is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'one who attains excellence' or 'virtuous'. It has been used in India for centuries, tied to Hindu and Jain traditions, where Rishabha is an epithet of Shiva and the name of the first Jain Tirthankara. In the United States, records show it first appeared in 1995, and by 2025 it ranked 7,679 with a 1-in-170,808 birth rate. Its popularity peaked in 2005, and it has been rising since 2021. While Rishab has not been among the most popular names in any U.S. state, it maintains steady usage among families of South Asian heritage. The variant Rishabh is also common, and nicknames like Rishi and Rish offer a more casual feel.
Rishab comes from the Sanskrit word 'ṛṣabha', meaning 'bull' or 'excellent one'. In Hindu mythology, Rishabha is an epithet of the god Shiva, and also a name of the first Tirthankara in Jainism, Rishabhanatha. The name has been used across the Indian subcontinent for centuries, often chosen for its virtuous connotation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rishi, Rish, Rishu
Variants: Rishabh, Rishabha, Risab
Sibling names for Rishab
Names that share Rishab's style, for a brother or sister.
