A small ray of light; a saintly person
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Rishi', which refers to a Vedic seer, saint, or sage. It carries the connotation of someone who is enlightened or possesses spiritual knowledge, often interpreted as a 'ray of light' or 'one who is pious'.
Less common today
Rishik isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,054 in 2012.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
