Riyanshi
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "daughter of a wealthy person".
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the first name Riyanshi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Riyanshi today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Riyanshi births was 2019 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Riyanshi. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Riyanshi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
136
~ 1 in 2,520,252 Americans
Peak year
2019
17 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,085
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Riyanshi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Riyanshi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Riyanshi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Riyanshi 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 Riyanshi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Riyanshi
The name Riyanshi is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the northern regions of India.
The name Riyanshi is believed to be a combination of two Sanskrit words: "Riya," meaning "beloved" or "darling," and "Anshi," meaning "part" or "portion." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "a beloved part" or "a cherished portion," suggesting a deep affection and appreciation for the person bearing this name.
While the name itself does not have a long historical record, it reflects the rich cultural heritage of India and the influence of ancient Sanskrit on modern Indian naming traditions. Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages, has played a significant role in shaping Indian literature, philosophy, and religious texts.
Although there are no known historical figures from ancient times with the name Riyanshi, the name has gained prominence in recent decades. Here are a few notable individuals who have borne this name:
1. Riyanshi Raj, an Indian actress and model born in 1995. She has appeared in various television commercials and music videos.
2. Riyanshi Chheda, an Indian tennis player born in 2002. She has represented India at various international tournaments and has won several titles in her junior career.
3. Riyanshi Jain, an Indian badminton player born in 2001. She has won multiple national and international tournaments in various age categories.
4. Riyanshi Parkash, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She has performed and taught Kathak, one of the major classical dance forms of India.
5. Riyanshi Kapoor, an Indian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and web series.
While the name Riyanshi is relatively new in the grand scheme of Indian naming traditions, it has gained popularity and recognition in recent times, reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of Indian culture and society.
People
Riyanshi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Riyanshi 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
Riyanshi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Riyanshi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 136 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Riyanshi 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 2,520,252 US residents.
Is Riyanshi a common name?
We classify Riyanshi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 137 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Riyanshi most popular?
The single biggest year for Riyanshi was 2019, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Riyanshi is about 7 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 Riyanshi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Riyanshi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Riyanshi in the SSA data are female. 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 Riyanshi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Riyanshi 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 Riyanshi 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 people are named Riyanshi?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Riyanshi, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.