Rishi is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #512 in 2005 with 53 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 68 births ranking #508. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 55.9%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 5,839 boys born was named Rishi. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.