UK boy's name
Rishiv
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "supreme ruler".
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.
Rishiv is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rishiv popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 12 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2019 to 2024. 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.
Rishiv is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Rishiv. 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
- • Rishiv ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 12 boys were registered as Rishiv.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rishiv as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1951
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2024
12 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Rishiv mean?
The name Rishiv is of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a combination of the words "rishi" meaning sage or seer, and "iv" meaning descendant or belonging to. The name can be traced back to ancient Hindu traditions and scriptures, where it was often used to refer to the sons or descendants of famous sages and rishis.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rishiv can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In this epic, Rishiv is mentioned as the name of a sage who was a descendant of the famous rishi Vasishtha. The name gained further prominence in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu texts that delve into various mythological narratives and genealogies.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rishiv. One of the earliest recorded figures was Rishiv Pandit (c. 1550 – 1620), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher from the Mughal era. He was known for his commentaries on ancient Hindu texts and his contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
Another prominent Rishiv in Indian history was Rishiv Singh (1720 – 1782), a Rajput ruler who governed the princely state of Bharatpur in present-day Rajasthan. He is remembered for his military prowess and his successful defense of Bharatpur against the Mughal forces during the Third Battle of Bharatpur in 1776.
In more recent times, Rishiv Biswas (1891 – 1969) was a notable Indian writer and poet from Bengal. He was a prominent figure in the Bengali literary renaissance and is best known for his collection of poems titled "Sanchayika," which explores themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Rishiv Arora (1920 – 2005) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Kathak dance form. He was awarded the prestigious Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honors in India, in recognition of his contributions to the field of dance.
Lastly, Rishiv Bakshi (born 1979) is a contemporary Indian cricketer who has represented India in both Test and One Day International formats. He is best known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score runs quickly, making him a valuable asset in the middle order.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rishiv over time
The chart below shows babies named Rishiv registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 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 Rishiv, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rishiv by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rishiv 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 | #2922 | 23 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3937 | 4 | 1 |
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- Ronnie 16,445
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FAQ
Rishiv: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rishiv in the UK right now?
In 2024, Rishiv was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Rishiv most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 12 babies registered as Rishiv in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rishiv?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "supreme ruler".
How many people are called Rishiv in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Rishiv 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.