boy's name
Girish
gih-REESH (Hindi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 40
Girish is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2009, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1981.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Girish Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Girish?
In 2015, Girish was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Girish Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Girish
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Girish Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Girish over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Girish
- Hindi gih-REESH
Sibling Names for Girish
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Girish — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Girish
How popular is the name Girish?
In 2015, Girish was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Girish a girl's or a boy's name?
Girish is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Girish?
Girish has 2 syllables.
When was Girish most popular?
Girish peaked in 2009, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.