Good person, lord of the sages, or black-haired
Rishan is a name with multiple potential roots. In Sanskrit, it is often associated with 'Rishi', meaning a sage or saintly person. In some contexts, it is also interpreted as meaning 'good person' or 'lord of the sages', while in other linguistic traditions, it can refer to one with dark hair.
Less common today
Rishan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,096 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
