Rishaan

Rishaan - A very unique male name

Rishaan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #3183. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rishaan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rishaan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rishaan. The baby boy name Rishaan was given to 31 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2077 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 47,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rishaan peaked in popularity 12 years ago in 2014 on position 1356.

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Rishaan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rishaan is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #1,251 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,874.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rishaan is where you live.

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Rishaan origin and meaning

Modern Indian

Uncertain — a modern Indian name; various Sanskrit derivations are claimed but none is firmly documented

Rishaan appears in US data only from 2010, used in Indian diaspora families. Name sites offer several Sanskrit explanations, but they do not agree, and the name looks like a modern formation built on the fashionable Rish- sound. It peaked in 2014 and has fallen since.

Origin uncertain

Rishaan is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Rishaan, pop culture references for the name Rishaan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rishaan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rishaan, sorted by popularity.

Reagan / Rashawn / Reign / Rayshawn / Raekwon / Rashaun / Rakeem / Regan / Rogan / Rasheen /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Rishaan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rishaan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rishaan?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

rih-SHAHN · /rɪˈʃɑn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Rishan — Single-a spelling variant

Nicknames: Rish

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2010, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Rishaan is chosen in Indian-American families for its polished, contemporary sound.

Worth knowing

• Often confused with the similar names Rishan, Rihan and Roshan