boy's name
Rishabh
RISH-ub (Hindi)
- Origin Sanskrit
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,169
Rishabh is an Indian boy's name of Sanskrit origin meaning "bull" and, by extension, "superior" or "excellent." It's also the name of the second note of the Indian musical scale, and it recalls Rishabhanatha, the first spiritual teacher of Jainism.
- Rishabh is a name of Sanskrit origin.
- Peaked in 2006, when 61 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 174,520 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1992.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rishabh Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 467 |
| 2010s | 347 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 111 |
What Rishabh Means
Rishabh means bull, an animal that stands for strength and excellence in Indian tradition. Sanskrit used it as a word for the best of any group, so it also conveys high rank.
Where Rishabh Comes From
Sanskrit ṛṣabha, bull, appears in the Rigveda, where it's a term of praise for gods and heroes. Because the bull was the strongest animal in the herd, the word came to mean the finest of its kind. Shiva's bull connects the word with him, and it's listed among his epithets. Rishabhanatha, the first tirthankara of Jainism, also carries it, which keeps the name in use among Jain families. Indian music named the second note of its scale rishabh, shortened to re. Modern Hindi drops the final a, giving the spelling Rishabh, and it's also written Rishab.
Rishabh in Use
Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant has made the name familiar across South Asia and the cricket world. It's used by Hindu and Jain families in India and in communities abroad.
How Popular Is Rishabh?
In 2025, Rishabh was given to 19 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Rishabh 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 Rishabh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
How to Say Rishabh
- Hindi RISH-ub
Rishabh in Other Languages
The same name as it is spelled elsewhere — not shortenings, and not different names that merely sound alike. Each one has its own record here.
- Other forms
- Forms we hold no single language for — some are used across several, some are simply spelled differently.
- Rishab
Common Questions About Rishabh
What does the name Rishabh mean?
Bull, and by extension superior or excellent.
Is Rishabh a Hindu name?
It's used by both Hindu and Jain families.
How do you pronounce Rishabh?
RISH-ub, with the final h barely heard.
How popular is the name Rishabh?
In 2025, Rishabh was given to 19 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Rishabh a girl's or a boy's name?
Rishabh is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rishabh?
Rishabh has 2 syllables.
When was Rishabh most popular?
Rishabh peaked in 2006, when 61 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Rishabh a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Rishabh currently ranks #5,065 in the United States. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.