UK boy's name
Rishaan
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "king-like" or "princely".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rishaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rishaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1402, with 19 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 28 births.
This profile covers 272 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 68% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 276 living people in the UK are called Rishaan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rishaan ranked #1402 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 19 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 28 boys were registered as Rishaan.
- • Rishaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.
- • About 276 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rishaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1402
2024
Births in 2024
19
Latest year
Peak year
2023
28 births
Estimated living
276
2026
Meaning
What does Rishaan mean?
The name Rishaan has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was an ancient Indo-Aryan language that flourished in the Indian subcontinent. The name is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "rishi," which means a sage or a seer, a person who possesses great wisdom and spiritual knowledge. This connection suggests that the name Rishaan may have been associated with individuals who were revered for their wisdom and enlightenment.
While the exact time period of the name's origin is uncertain, it is likely that the name has been in use for many centuries, as Sanskrit has a rich literary tradition that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The name Rishaan may have been mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures or other religious texts, although specific references are difficult to pinpoint due to the vast and diverse nature of these writings.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rishaan was a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. Rishaan Bhatta was a prominent figure in the field of logic and epistemology, and his works have had a lasting impact on Indian philosophical thought.
In the medieval period, the name Rishaan gained prominence in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions where Sanskrit and related languages were widely spoken. One notable figure from this era was Rishaan Khan, a powerful military commander who served under the Mughal Empire in the 16th century.
During the 19th century, the name Rishaan was associated with several prominent individuals in India. Rishaan Singh Majithia was a prominent Sikh leader and statesman who played a crucial role in the negotiations between the British and the Sikh Empire in the mid-1800s. Additionally, Rishaan Lal Shrivastav was a renowned Indian poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary landscape of the time.
In more recent history, Rishaan Nath Kapur was a celebrated Indian actor and playwright who gained recognition for his work in the 20th century. His contributions to the performing arts and literature have left a lasting legacy.
While these are just a few examples, the name Rishaan has been carried by many individuals throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rishaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Rishaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rishaan, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 19 births in 2024, compared with 28 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rishaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rishaan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1354 | 100 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1649 | 161 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2946 | 11 | 2 |
Geography
Where Rishaan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Rishaan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Rishaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #727 in 2024.
Across the UK
Rishaan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#727 in 2024
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
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FAQ
Rishaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rishaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rishaan was ranked #1402 for boys in England and Wales, with 19 births registered.
When was Rishaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 28 babies registered as Rishaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rishaan?
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "king-like" or "princely".
How many people are called Rishaan in the UK?
A total of 272 babies have been registered as Rishaan across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Rishaan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Rishaan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #727 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.