Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Hrishi

Name: Popularity of the name Hrishi in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hrishi, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

In Indian religions, a rishi is an accomplished and enlightened person. They find mention in various Vedic texts. Rishis are believed to have composed hymns of the Vedas. The Post-Vedic tradition of Hinduism regards the rishis as "great yogis" or "sages" who after intense meditation (tapas) realized the supreme truth and eternal knowledge, which they composed into hymns.

Current Rank

#12,271

Peak Rank

#7,500 (2011)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2006

First Year

2012

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#7500

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Hrishi

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

According to Indian tradition, the word may be derived from two different meanings of the root 'rsh' ( ṛṣ ). Sanskrit grammarians derive this word from the second meaning: "to go, to move". V. S. Apte gives this particular meaning and derivation, and Monier-Williams also gives the same, with some qualification. Another form of this root means "to flow, to move near by flowing". (All the meanings and derivations cited above are based upon Sanskrit English Dictionary of Monier-Williams). Monier-Williams also quotes Tārānātha who compiled the great (Sanskrit-to-Sanskrit) dictionary named "ṛṣati j

The Story of Hrishi

Hrishi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 10 Hrishis were born — ranking #7,500 that year. As of 2026, Hrishi ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 40 Hrishis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Hrishi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hrishi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hrishi

What does the name Hrishi mean?

How popular is Hrishi in 2026?

In 2026, Hrishi ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hrishi most popular?

Hrishi reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #7,500 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Hrishi a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hrishi is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hrishi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hrishi include Andrus, Denley, Jolon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hrishi

Hrishi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 40 births in the dataset. Hrishi's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #7,500. Use the chart and map above to compare Hrishi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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