Rasheed

Rasheed: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Rasheed

  • A male given name from Arabic, variant of Rashid.

How popular is Rasheed?

36U.S. babies in 2025
#719peak rank (1995)
4,873babies since 1880

Since 1880, 35 girls and 4,838 boys in the U.S. have been named Rasheed (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5922 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #719 in 1995. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Rasheed FAQ

What does the name Rasheed mean?

A male given name from Arabic, variant of Rashid.

What is the origin of the name Rasheed?

Rasheed is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Rasheed?

Since 1880, 35 girls and 4,838 boys in the U.S. have been named Rasheed (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5922 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #719 in 1995. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Rasheed a boy or girl name?

Rasheed is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 35 girls and 4,838 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.