Girish is a unisex given name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Giri' meaning 'mountain'. It has been used historically as both a masculine and feminine name in India. Internationally, Girish gained recognition during the 20th century, becoming more prevalent among South Asian communities living abroad. The name is often associated with intellect and creativity, perhaps due to notable individuals such as Girish Karnad, an acclaimed Indian playwright and film director.
The name Girish has seen varying popularity over the past few decades with peaks in usage in the years 2007 and 2009, each seeing 7 and 6 births respectively. The total number of births registered as Girish from 1981 to 2015 is 34.