Rishi is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #765 in 2012 with 42 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 68 births ranking #508. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 23.5%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 8,296 boys born was named Rishi. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.