Parish
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Lord and God — divine authority and sacred power
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #8740 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A name with Sanskrit roots, connected to the element 'ish' meaning lord, god.
Similar names: paris, parisa, parris, parrish, pari, pars, parsa, prisa
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Parish? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Parish, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Parish
What does the name Parish mean?
Parish means “Lord and God — divine authority and sacred power” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Parish?
Parish has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Lord and God — divine authority and sacred power”.
How popular is Parish?
Parish ranked #8243 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Parish most popular?
Parish peaked in 1991 with 43 babies registered that year.
Is Parish a boy or girl name?
Parish is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 75% of Parishs are boys and 25% are girls.
Is the name Parish rising or falling in popularity?
Parish has risen 7205 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #15448 in 2020 to #8243 in 2025.
How long has Parish been recorded?
Parish appears in birth records across 66 years — from 1915 through 2025.