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Rishab

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIH-shahb /ˈrɪ.ʃɑb/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Rishabh — from the Sanskrit rishabha, 'a bull (a symbol of strength); the best/most excellent'; also a musical note and a Jain TirthankaraLow

In 30 seconds: A bull; the best; superior: Rishab is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'RIH-shahb').
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningA spelling of Rishabh — from the Sanskrit rishabha, 'a bull (a symbol of strength); the best/most excellent'; also a musical note and a Jain Tirthankara
U.S. rank (2025)#8112 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 644

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619952025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rishab is a spelling of Rishabh — from the Sanskrit rishabha, 'a bull (a symbol of strength); the best/most excellent'; also a musical note and a Jain Tirthankara. A crisp, classic name (said 'RIH-shahb').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, the-best at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Rishab comes from the Sanskrit rishabha, 'a bull (a symbol of strength); the best' — also a musical note and a Jain Tirthankara — a crisp, classic name (said 'RIH-shahb').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Rishab — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

RishabhRushabhRishaba

Nicknames

Rishi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rishab mean?

Rishab (Rishabh) is Sanskrit for 'a bull (a symbol of strength); the best/most excellent'; also a musical note and a Jain Tirthankara.

How do you pronounce Rishab?

It's said RIH-shahb /ˈrɪ.ʃɑb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rishab a boy or girl name?

Rishab is a boy's name.

How popular is Rishab?

Rishab is a very rare name in the U.S.

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