Rishabh

Rishabh - A very unique male name

Rishabh appeared on the charts for the first time in 1996 on position #3474. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rishabh and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rishabh? 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 Rishabh. The baby boy name Rishabh was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3082 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rishabh peaked in popularity 21 years ago in 2005 on position 2045.

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Rishabh is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rishabh is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,562 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,562.

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 Rishabh is where you live.

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Rishabh origin and meaning

Sanskrit

From Sanskrit Ṛṣabha, 'bull', and by extension 'the best, most excellent'

Rishabh is the name of the first Jain Tirthankara and a name of deep standing in both Jain and Hindu tradition. In the American data it appears from 1996 in Indian families, with a small peak in 2007 and renewed visibility from cricketer Rishabh Pant.

Attested etymology

Rishabh is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Rishabh

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

Raghav / Rishab / Rajiv / Rajeev / Rishiv / Rishav /

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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.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Rishabh

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 Rishabh 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 Rishabh?

2 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

RISH-ubh · /ˈrɪʃəb/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Rishab — The same name without the final h
• Rushabh — A transliteration variant used in Jain families

Famous bearers

• Rishabh Pant — Indian cricketer, wicketkeeper-batter for the national team (b. 1997) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Rishabh is a name of genuine antiquity and religious depth, chosen by Indian families who want that heritage carried clearly. It remains rare in America but is instantly recognised in India.

Worth knowing

• The final -bh sound has no English equivalent and will be simplified to RISH-ub in everyday American speech.