Rishiv
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "supreme ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the first name Rishiv. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rishiv today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rishiv births was 2024 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rishiv. 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.
People living today
117
~ 1 in 2,929,524 Americans
Peak year
2024
35 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,369
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Rishiv: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rishiv from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 107 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rishiv 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 Rishiv during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Rishivs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Rishiv
The name Rishiv is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of the words "rishi" meaning sage or seer, and "iv" meaning descendant or belonging to. The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu traditions and scriptures, where it was often used to refer to the sons or descendants of famous sages and rishis.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rishiv can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In this epic, Rishiv is mentioned as the name of a sage who was a descendant of the famous rishi Vasishtha. The name gained further prominence in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu texts that delve into various mythological narratives and genealogies.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rishiv. One of the earliest recorded figures was Rishiv Pandit (c. 1550 – 1620), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher from the Mughal era. He was known for his commentaries on ancient Hindu texts and his contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
Another prominent Rishiv in Indian history was Rishiv Singh (1720 – 1782), a Rajput ruler who governed the princely state of Bharatpur in present-day Rajasthan. He is remembered for his military prowess and his successful defense of Bharatpur against the Mughal forces during the Third Battle of Bharatpur in 1776.
In more recent times, Rishiv Biswas (1891 – 1969) was a notable Indian writer and poet from Bengal. He was a prominent figure in the Bengali literary renaissance and is best known for his collection of poems titled "Sanchayika," which explores themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Rishiv Arora (1920 – 2005) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Kathak dance form. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honors in India, in recognition of his contributions to the field of dance.
Lastly, Rishiv Bakshi (born 1979) is a contemporary Indian cricketer who has represented India in both Test and One Day International formats. He is best known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score runs quickly, making him a valuable asset in the middle order.
People
Rishiv + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rishiv 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
Rishiv: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rishiv?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 117 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rishiv 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 2,929,524 US residents.
Is Rishiv a common name?
We classify Rishiv as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 118 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rishiv most popular?
The single biggest year for Rishiv was 2024, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rishiv is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rishiv a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rishiv 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.
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.