Boy Name

Rishikesh

"Derived from Sanskrit 'Rishi' (sage or seer) and 'Kesh' (hair). Associated with spiritual wisdom and the sacred pilgrimage city in India."

About the Name Rishikesh

Meaning

Derived from Sanskrit 'Rishi' (sage or seer) and 'Kesh' (hair). Associated with spiritual wisdom and the sacred pilgrimage city in India.

Origin

Sanskrit

Gender

Boy

First Letter

R

Rishikesh is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. The name means "Derived from Sanskrit 'Rishi' (sage or seer) and 'Kesh' (hair). Associated with spiritual wisdom and the sacred pilgrimage city in India." and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Sanskrit names.

Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
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1970
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1980
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1990
#68
2000
#34
2010
#5
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

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