Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Rishit since 2002
Babies named Rishit per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Rishit is a modern Sanskrit name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2002, reflecting growing interest in Indian names among diaspora families. It has never been common, ranking 12,008 in 2023 with about 1 in 341,615 male births. Its peak popularity came in 2011, after which it settled into a stable pattern. The name is almost exclusively given to boys and has not yet appeared as a top name in any state. Rishit fits a broader trend of concise, Sanskrit-derived names like Aryan and Vihaan, offering a spiritual yet understated choice.
Rishit is a modern name from Sanskrit roots, likely derived from the word 'rishi' meaning 'sage' or 'seer', though sometimes linked to 'rishita' meaning 'sacred' or 'excellent'. It has been used in India since the early 2000s, particularly among Hindu families seeking a meaningful yet contemporary-sounding name.
Sibling names for Rishit
Names that share Rishit's style, for a brother or sister.
