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Rishabh

♂ Boy

Pronounced RIH-shubh /ˈrɪ.ʃʌbh/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit rishabha, 'a bull (a symbol of strength); the best, the greatest, the most excellent'Medium

In 30 seconds: The best and strongest: Rishabh is Sanskrit for 'the best; a bull'. Strong, proud, and warm.
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit rishabha, 'a bull (a symbol of strength); the best, the greatest, the most excellent'
U.S. rank (2024)#5382 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 977

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619922024

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

Rishabh comes from Sanskrit rishabha, 'a bull, a symbol of strength and virility; the best, the greatest, the most excellent' (Rishabhanatha, the first Jain tirthankara; the second note of the Indian musical scale). A strong, proud, popular name across India (cricketer Rishabh Pant; said 'RIH-shubh').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-best-or-a-bull at the root, and proud.

Did you know? Rishabh means 'a bull (a symbol of strength and virility); the best, the greatest' in Sanskrit — Rishabhanatha, the first Jain tirthankara; cricketer Rishabh Pant — strong and proud (said 'RIH-shubh').
Overall data confidence 80%
Sanskrit references — Rishabh — etymology

Variations

RishavRishabhaRsabha

Nicknames

Rish

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rishabh mean?

Rishabh is Sanskrit for 'a bull (strength); the best, the greatest'.

How do you pronounce Rishabh?

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

Is Rishabh a boy or girl name?

Rishabh is a boy's name.

How popular is Rishabh?

Rishabh is a rare name in the U.S.

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