UK boy's name
Rishil
An Indian name meaning lord, king, sovereign, foremost.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rishil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rishil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1999 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Rishil. 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 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rishil ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 4 boys were registered as Rishil.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rishil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Rishil mean?
The name Rishil is of Hindu origin and has its roots in the Sanskrit language. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rishi," which means a sage, seer, or enlightened being. The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Rishil can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas. The Vedas, which are regarded as the oldest religious texts in the world, mention several sages and seers with names similar to Rishil. These sages were revered for their spiritual wisdom and their contributions to the development of Hindu philosophy and culture.
The name Rishil gained prominence during the medieval period in India, particularly in the regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. During this time, several notable figures bore the name Rishil, including Rishil Brahmbhatt, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 16th century. His works, which focused on love and devotion, are still widely celebrated in Gujarat.
Another historical figure with the name Rishil was Rishil Mehta, a Gujarati merchant and explorer who lived in the 15th century. Mehta is credited with establishing trade routes between India and various parts of Africa and Europe, contributing to the growth of maritime commerce in the region.
In the 18th century, Rishil Sheth, a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Surat, played a significant role in the development of the city's textile industry. He founded several educational institutions and supported various social and cultural initiatives, leaving a lasting impact on the community.
More recently, Rishil Banjade, a Nepalese mountaineer and guide, gained recognition for his numerous successful expeditions to Mount Everest and other Himalayan peaks. Born in 1975, Banjade has summited Everest multiple times and has been instrumental in promoting mountaineering and adventure tourism in Nepal.
While the name Rishil is more commonly found in India and among the Hindu diaspora, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Indian cultural influence. Regardless of its geographic spread, the name Rishil continues to carry the connotations of wisdom, spirituality, and enlightenment, reflecting its ancient Sanskrit origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rishil over time
The chart below shows babies named Rishil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rishil, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2008, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rishil by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rishil 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3662 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Rishil: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rishil in the UK right now?
In 2008, Rishil was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rishil most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 4 babies registered as Rishil in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rishil?
An Indian name meaning lord, king, sovereign, foremost.
How many people are called Rishil in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Rishil across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.