Rashad
Rashad: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rashad
- A male given name from Arabic, common in African American communities since the mid-1970s.
Etymology
From Arabic.
How popular is Rashad?
Since 1880, 85 girls and 16,247 boys in the U.S. have been named Rashad (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5173 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #336 in 1987. In 2025, 95 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rashad
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Rashad
Sister and brother names that share Rashad's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Rashad FAQ
What does the name Rashad mean?
A male given name from Arabic, common in African American communities since the mid-1970s. From Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Rashad?
Rashad is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Rashad?
Since 1880, 85 girls and 16,247 boys in the U.S. have been named Rashad (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5173 in 1981. Its highest rank for boys was #336 in 1987. In 2025, 95 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rashad a boy or girl name?
Rashad is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 85 girls and 16,247 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.