Amar vs Rishi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rishi

Boy #1,108 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sage, seer, inspired poet"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,108
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rish

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Rishi Rank #1,108

Rishi is more popular, ranked #1108 vs #1241 for Amar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

Rishi ___

  • Rishi Dev
  • Rishi Kumar
  • Rishi Prakash
  • Rishi Anand
  • Rishi Raj
  • Rishi Vijay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Rishi

Arjun Vikram Priya Ananya Dev

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Rishi more popular?

Rishi is more popular, ranked #1108 compared to Amar at #1241 in the United States.

What do Amar and Rishi mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Rishi means "sage, seer, inspired poet" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amar and Rishi boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Rishi is primarily a boy name.

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