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Rushil
Pronounced ROO-shil /ˈruː.ʃɪl/Medium
Meaning: Rushil is a modern Indian given name of Sanskrit derivation, generally read as 'charming', 'attractive' or 'handsome'; it appears in U.S. records mainly among Indian-American families from the 1990s onward.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Rushil is an Indian name of Sanskrit derivation, usually glossed as 'charming' or 'attractive'. Its presence in U.S. data from the 1990s reflects Indian-American families choosing heritage names, and it sits comfortably among contemporary Sanskrit-rooted picks rather than in the older American mainstream.
Rushil has always been rare in the U.S., peaking around 2008 and borne by only a few dozen boys a year, almost entirely within Indian-American families. It reads clearly as a heritage name of that community.
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What does the name Rushil mean?
Rushil is an Indian name of Sanskrit derivation, understood as 'charming' or 'attractive'.
How do you pronounce Rushil?
It's said ROO-shil /ˈruː.ʃɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Rushil a boy or girl name?
Rushil is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Rushil?
Rushil is rare in the U.S., borne mainly by Indian-American boys — only a few dozen a year at its peak.