Rashid

Rashid: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Rashid

  • A male given name from Arabic.

Etymology

Transliteration of Arabic رَشِيد (rašīd).

How popular is Rashid?

31U.S. babies in 2025
#1118peak rank (1976)
2,566babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,566 boys in the U.S. have been named Rashid. Its highest rank for boys was #1118 in 1976. In 2025, 31 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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Rashid FAQ

What does the name Rashid mean?

A male given name from Arabic. Transliteration of Arabic رَشِيد (rašīd).

What is the origin of the name Rashid?

Rashid is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Rashid?

Since 1880, 2,566 boys in the U.S. have been named Rashid. Its highest rank for boys was #1118 in 1976. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Rashid a boy or girl name?

Rashid is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,566 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.