Richi is a unisex given name of Italian origin, derived from the adjective 'ricco', meaning wealthy or prosperous. It is composed of the prefix 'ri-' (re-) and the root '-chi' (-che), which together form 'rich-che'. The name was first used in Italy during the Middle Ages but has since gained popularity worldwide, particularly among Italian-American communities. In some cases, Richi may also be a short form or variant of other names like Richard or Ricciardo.
The name Richi had a resurgence in popularity between 2007 and 2013 with five births each during those years, but it was less common in the early 90s with only six births recorded in 1991. Over this period, there were a total of twenty-two babies named Richi.