Ressiah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "abundant rain".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Ressiah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ressiah today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ressiah births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ressiah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ressiah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,753
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Ressiah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ressiah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ressiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ressiah
The name Ressiah is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the primary language spoken in the Indian subcontinent during ancient times. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "rishi," which means "sage" or "seer." It is a name that carries significant cultural and spiritual significance in the Hindu tradition.
One of the earliest known references to the name Ressiah can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas, which were composed between 1500 and 500 BCE. These sacred texts often mention rishis, who were revered as spiritual teachers and enlightened beings. The name Ressiah was likely given to individuals who were thought to possess wisdom and spiritual insight akin to these rishis.
In the historical records, one of the earliest known individuals with the name Ressiah was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century CE. Ressiah Narayana was a prominent figure in the court of the Gupta Empire, and his writings on philosophy, ethics, and spirituality were highly influential during that period.
Another notable individual with the name Ressiah was Ressiah Shukla, a Hindu spiritual leader and social reformer who lived in the 19th century (1822-1895). He was a vocal advocate for education and women's rights and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.
In the 20th century, Ressiah Vaidya (1917-1986) was a renowned Indian mathematician and educator. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and was instrumental in establishing several prominent educational institutions in India.
Ressiah Thakur (1935-2015) was a celebrated Indian classical singer and musician. She was widely recognized for her mastery of the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music and was the recipient of numerous prestigious awards and honors, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Ressiah Narayanan (born 1952) is a prominent Indian writer and journalist. He has authored several critically acclaimed novels and non-fiction works that explore various aspects of Indian culture, society, and history. His works have been translated into multiple languages and have earned him numerous literary awards and accolades.
The name Ressiah continues to be used in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly among Hindu communities. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name remains deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual traditions of the region, serving as a reminder of the reverence for wisdom and enlightenment.
People
Ressiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ressiah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ressiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ressiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ressiah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Ressiah a common name?
We classify Ressiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ressiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Ressiah was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ressiah is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ressiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ressiah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ressiah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ressiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ressiah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ressiah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Ressiah?
Want to know how many people share the name Ressiah? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.